Chef de Partie

LJ Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury Spanish restaurant in Maidenhead is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join its dynamic kitchen team. The successful candidate will work within a close-knit brigade, contributing to menu development while delivering high-quality Spanish dishes. The role offers a competitive salary between £32,000-£33,000, with opportunities to earn up to £40,000 OTE. If you have strong experience in a similar setting and a love for tapas, this is your opportunity to grow in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Accommodation assistance

Development opportunities

Five straight shifts per week

Qualifications

• Experience in a Spanish or Mediterranean-style kitchen is a bonus.
• Ability to work in a small, close-knit brigade.
• Passion for quality and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes consistently to high standards.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in all sections.
• Maintain excellent food safety and kitchen organisation.
• Contribute to menu development with seasonal ideas.

Skills

Proven experience as a CDP

Strong understanding of tapas

Motivated and reliable

Job description

Chef de Partie - Luxury Spanish Restaurant | £32,000-£33,000 + Tronc (Up to £40k OTE)
Location: Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire
Accommodation assistance available

LJ Recruitment is supporting a luxury Spanish restaurant in Maidenhead, celebrated for its stylish atmosphere, modern approach to tapas, and high-quality Spanish cuisine. Serving up to 450 covers on busy days, the restaurant forms part of a successful and expanding group with two established sites and a third opening next year.

We are seeking a skilled Chef de Partie with a passion for Spanish flavours and tapas-style cooking, eager to grow within a dynamic kitchen team.

What We're Offering

• £32,000-£33,000 base salary
• Up to £40,000 OTE with Tronc
• Accommodation assistance available
• Five straight shifts per week on a rota basis
• Development opportunities within a growing restaurant group

Your Role

• Work as a key member of a brigade of 5-6 chefs
• Prepare and cook dishes to a consistently high standard
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef across all sections
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, and kitchen organisation
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal dish ideas
• Deliver smooth service in a high-volume environment (up to 450 covers per day)

About You

• Proven experience as a CDP, experience in a Spanish or Mediterranean-style kitchen would be an added bonus
• Strong understanding of tapas, flavour balance, and fresh ingredients
• Reliable, motivated, and committed to delivering quality
• Able to work well within a small, close-knit brigade
• Passionate about developing your skills and advancing your career

If you're an ambitious Chef de Partie looking to join a thriving luxury Spanish restaurant, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of a talented brigade delivering exceptional Spanish cuisine!