Chef de Partie

North East Combined Authority; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

North East Combined Authority is seeking a Chef de Partie for The Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead on a 3‑month fixed‑term contract. You'll work 36 hours across 7 days, including evenings and weekends, supporting the Head Chef to deliver high-quality hot and cold dishes.

You'll contribute to menu development, sustainability and seasonal choices in a renowned cultural venue, gaining valuable experience in a dynamic catering operation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold dishes as part of a busy kitchen team.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to deliver high-quality food across multiple outlets and events.
• Contribute to menu innovation, sustainability and seasonal offerings.

Job description

Deadline for applications: Sunday 15th November 2026

• Reports to: Head Chef
• Location: The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
• Contract: Fixed-term for 3 months
• Working hours: 36 hours across 7 days, including evenings and weekends
• Salary: SCP 24 £26,175 per annum

Are you passionate about food and hospitality?

We're looking for a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team on a 3-month fixed-term contract and help deliver high-quality food across our busy, multi-outlet venue.

You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to create exciting menus for our diverse audiences and events, producing high-quality hot and cold dishes while supporting menu innovation, sustainability and seasonality.

If you’re creative, organised and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an ambitious and dynamic catering operation while gaining experience in a renowned cultural venue.