Chef de Partie

bartlett mitchell - #GThatcham; Colthrop; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Monthly masterclasses with Michelin‑in

Funded development courses

Free lunch every workday

Cycle-to-work scheme

Freedom Friday–paid volunteer day

Mental Health support app

Enhanced parental leave

Fertility treatment leave

Grandparent leave

Job summary

BM Caterers is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join our Saturday and Sunday night team (17:00–00:30). You’ll deliver high-standard meals, ensure cost control, and lead a kitchen section with pride and care.

Two years’ experience in a similar operation and qualifications such as C&G 1/2 or NVQ or equivalent are required. Our benefits include a birthday day off, monthly masterclasses with Michelin-trained chefs, funded courses, free lunch every workday and other staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a similar sized operation.
• Educated to C&G 1&2, NVQ or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard meals at weekends (Saturday and Sunday, 17:00–00:30).
• Promote cost-conscious menu planning and stock control.
• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to achieve customer satisfaction.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Customer focus

Education

C&G 1&2

NVQ or equivalent

Job description

We’re a multi award-winning contract catering company, with a team of trained foodies serving over 45,500 satisfied customers every day. We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our team.

This is a Chef position to work on Saturday and Sunday, 17:00 - 00:30.

Inspired by food, with real flair and imagination, you’ll provide an exceptional culinary showcase to the highest standards of production. With sound financial and legislative knowledge, you understand how to achieve targets, plan balanced, well-costed menus and monitor stock levels and controls. And you’ll inspire your team too, promoting a culture of working together to achieve customer satisfaction and exceed expectations. An effective communicator with a strong customer focus, you’ll gain valuable feedback to measure success and be committed to continuous learning.

With two years’ experience working in a similar sized operation and educated to C&G 1& 2, NVQ or equivalent experience, you’ll have an exciting portfolio of awards, demonstrating the highest standards in the industry.

Our benefits include:

• An annual day off for your birthday!
• Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs.
• Fully funded development courses ranging from levels 2 to 7.
• Discounts and cashback at a wide variety of retail and leisure outlets.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Freedom Friday – a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
• Free lunch every workday!
• 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App.
• Enhanced parental leave benefits.
• Paid leave for fertility treatments.
• Grandparent leave to support your loved ones with their new arrival.

Explore all benefits and more by visiting BM Caterers website