Chef de Partie

Windmill, Mayfair; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary masterclasses

20% pub discount

30% discount on overnight stays

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave scheme

Company pension

28 days holiday

Job summary

The Windmill in London is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen. You will work hands-on to deliver high-quality pies and dishes in a welcoming pub setting, with opportunities to participate in development programmes and masterclasses.

The role emphasizes teamwork, creativity, and contributions to daily specials. We offer training pathways, access to our apprenticeship scheme, free meals, weekly pay, pension, and 28 days holiday per year.

Qualifications

• Passion for producing quality fresh food and delivering great service.
• Active hands-on kitchen role with supervisory duties when needed.
• Willingness to learn new skills and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to ensure excellent service through quality food.
• Contribute creatively to menu design and daily specials.
• Assist Head Chef and supervise kitchen operations during shifts.
• Plan and organise to maintain GP and labour controls.
• Drive sales and growth through engagement with kitchen and FOH teams.

Skills

Passion for food

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Chef De Partie

Based in the beating heart of London, just off Regent St and a stone's throw away from the stylish Saville Row, The Windmill has been proudly serving London's finest pies and best pints for decades! We are known for our multi-award-winning pies and our warm, welcoming service. We are committed to serving exceptional food with the finest British ingredients in a casual and relaxed setting. We are all about settling down and relaxing with an amazing meal and having a great time with friends. We are expecting a massive refurb this year and we are looking to build up our amazing team to make it even stronger and take the Windmill back to its rightful place at the top of the dark blue Monopoly squares!

What we offer our Chefs de Partie:

• Access to our CDP - Sous Chef development programme and beyond: The majority of our Head Chef appointments are internal.
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - Gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.
• Access to our Culinary Masterclasses to sharpen your skills.
• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Free meals
• Weekly pay
• Sharesave Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days holiday per year

What we look for in a Chef de Partie:

We are looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef looking for their next step, who considers themselves to have a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Chef de Partie you will:

• Have experience championing excellent service through quality food
• Demonstrate a passion to deliver fantastic food every time
• Be an active hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor
• Show willingness to learn new skills, be an active team player with excellent communication skills
• Working alongside your Head Chef, you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams

Thanks for your interest in working with Young's.