Chef De Partie

Restaurant Associates Careers; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in the UK is seeking a talented Chef de Partie for their London team. This role involves preparing and presenting high-quality dishes in a corporate catering setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in a high-volume kitchen, strong culinary and organisational skills, and a positive attitude. They will be responsible for running their designated section, ensuring hygiene, and collaborating with the team for efficient service. This position offers opportunities for progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free meals

Contributory pension scheme

Career growth programs

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards program

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in corporate catering or high-volume service.
• Strong culinary skills and ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Desire to progress within the team and contribute to a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a high standard.
• Run designated section efficiently during service.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety practices.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Culinary skills

Positive attitude

Job description

Chef de Partie

Location: London

Salary: £16.88 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

We are seeking a talented and motivated Chef de Partie to join our team in London. Working within a high-quality staff dining environment, this role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for presentation, strong organisational skills and a desire to grow within a professional corporate catering setting.

As Chef de Partie, you will take ownership of your section, contribute to smooth day-to-day operations, and deliver consistently high-standard dishes that reflect the expectations of our busy corporate clientele. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven chef who is looking for progression and further responsibility within a supportive and structured workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Run your designated section efficiently during breakfast and lunch service.
• Assist with menu execution and daily service planning.
• Maintain excellent kitchen hygiene, organisation and food safety practices.
• Support stock rotation, deliveries, labelling and waste control.
• Collaborate closely with the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Uphold high standards of professionalism, presentation and teamwork.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in corporate catering, staff dining or high-volume service.
• Strong culinary and organisational skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently during busy service periods.
• Positive attitude, reliability and a desire to progress within the team.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free meals
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!