Chef de Partie

Six by Nico - Cardiff; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 1,653,000 - 2,204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Creative kitchen

Off Christmas Day

Wagestream access

Wellbeing support

Hospitality rewards

Job summary

Studio Modou is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join a creative, boundary-pushing kitchen. You will oversee a station, contribute to evolving concepts, and ensure high standards of taste and presentation.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate on seasonal menus, manage stock, and uphold health and safety in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chef de Partie in a busy kitchen.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Passion for creativity, growth and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to inventive, high quality dishes aligned with evolving concepts.
• Oversee station, ensuring consistency, accuracy and timely delivery.
• Support and guide junior kitchen team members.
• Maintain high standards of taste, presentation and quality.
• Collaborate on menu development using seasonal, local ingredients.
• Assist with stock management, ordering and reducing waste.
• Uphold health and safety standards and keep a clean, organized kitchen.
• Participate in training and mentoring to grow the team.
• Resolve service challenges with calm, efficient problem solving.
• Work with front of house to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Stock management

Food safety

Job description

Welcome to Studio Modou, where creativity, storytelling and craft shape every dish we create. Our food concepts evolve continually, celebrating seasonality, local suppliers and the artistry behind modern cooking. With each project, we push boundaries while keeping community, sustainability and thoughtful design at the centre of what we do.

As a Chef de Partie, you will become an integral part of the team from day one, joining a kitchen that is shaping the future identity of a bold and imaginative brand. This role is both challenging and rewarding, ideal for someone passionate about growth, innovation and excellence.

We are currently seeking an experienced Chef de Partie who is enthusiastic and driven to join the team at Studio Modou.

Duties of a Chef de Partie at Studio Modou

• Contribute to the creation of inventive, high quality dishes aligned with Studio Modou’s evolving concepts




• Oversee your station, ensuring consistency, accuracy and timely delivery




• Support and guide junior members of the kitchen team




• Maintain exceptional standards of taste, presentation and quality




• Collaborate on menu development using seasonal and local ingredients




• Assist with stock management, ordering and reducing food waste




• Uphold strong health and safety standards and ensure a clean, organised kitchen




• Take part in training and mentoring to support the growth of the wider team




• Resolve challenges during service with calm, efficient problem solving




• Continually seek ways to improve techniques, processes and dishes




• Work closely with front of house to ensure smooth service and communication




• Execute each dish with precision, maintaining the vision of the menu




• Follow established procedures to safeguard consistency and quality




• Offer creative input that enhances and refines the overall culinary direction




• Engage with guests when required, sharing insight into dishes and techniques

Benefits you can enjoy

• Excellent opportunities for career growth and development




• A team that aims for creativity, precision and excellence every day




• The chance to grow into a standout talent driven by passion




• Christmas Day and Boxing Day guaranteed off




• Annual pay review to recognise your contribution and skill




• Wagestream access for more control over your earnings




• People Engagement Board where your ideas and feedback shape positive change




• Employee Assist Programme offering wellbeing, mental health and financial support




• Access to Hospitality Rewards after successful completion of probation

Studio Modou is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.

Salaries are paid at an hourly rate inclusive of service charge.

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