Chef de Partie

Utilita Arena; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check

Life Assurance policy

5% Pension

Healthshield

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Olympia Events is seeking a Chef de Partie to manage their designated kitchen section and assist the Sous and Head Chef in delivering high-quality food consistently. You will ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards while supporting smooth operations for restaurant and event services.

The role requires strong attention to detail, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to maintaining quality, stock and waste control in a busy environment. DBS checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Professional culinary training or relevant experience in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant, club, catering or premium hospitality environment.
• Strong food and beverage knowledge, with a solid understanding of food preparation, service standards, guest experience and hospitality etiquette.
• A collaborative, team-focused attitude, with the ability to communicate effectively, build relationships and thrive in a busy service environment.
• Commercial and operational awareness, including experience with food cost control, stock management and maintaining company standards and procedures.
• A flexible and safety-focused approach, willing to work evenings, weekends and events while championing health, safety and compliance across the operation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, produce and deliver high-quality menu items, ensuring all dishes are served consistently, efficiently and in line with company standards.
• Maintain exceptional food safety and kitchen standards, including stock rotation, food storage, hygiene, sanitation and opening/closing procedures.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver an outstanding guest experience and exceed customer expectations.
• Support menu development and continuous improvement, working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chefs to enhance food offerings and service standards.
• Contribute to commercial performance, controlling costs, managing budgets, completing operational reporting and identifying opportunities to drive revenue and efficiencies.

Skills

Culinary training

High-volume service

Teamwork

Food safety

Hospitality etiquette

Job description

Olympia Events is more than an exhibition venue, conference centre and live-event space - it's an inspiration. Against a backdrop of grand Victorian architecture, the seven connected spaces inspire engagement and enjoyment. Olympia Events is recognised in the industry for exceptional levels of customer service and support, and our numerous awards are testament to our clients' satisfaction. Beyond the walls of our venue, Olympia is on the ground, working to invest in people, strengthen our communities, and protect the environment.

Olympia Events is undergoing a period of change. In 2017, the venue was bought by a consortium led by Yoo Capital and Deutsche Finance international. Work is currently underway to transform the wider estate into a cultural hub and Olympia Events will be the central part. Once complete, the estate will include a new theatre, music venue, two hotels, a host of new bars & restaurants, world-class office space and over two acres of public realm. More information can be found at https://olympia.co.uk/

The Venue:

Olympia Events is more than an exhibition venue, conference centre and live-event space - it's an inspiration. Against a backdrop of grand Victorian architecture, the seven connected spaces inspire engagement and enjoyment. Olympia Events is recognised in the industry for exceptional levels of customer service and support, and our numerous awards are testament to our clients' satisfaction. Beyond the walls of our venue, Olympia is on the ground, working to invest in people, strengthen our communities, and protect the environment.

What's in it for you:

You will work hard at Legends Global , but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave

We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you're contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy

A healthy contribution of 5% Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list.

Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield; Legends Global will support with these unexpected costs. For you and any children.

We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace.

We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join Legends Global you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require.

Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute - join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet

Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team

About the Role:

The Chef de Partie is responsible for managing their designated section of the kitchen and supporting the Sous Chefs and Head Chef in delivering consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and service. This role involves preparing and cooking dishes to specification, maintaining excellent organisation within their section, and ensuring all food is produced efficiently and to the highest standards.

Working as part of the wider kitchen team, the Chef de Partie will ensure compliance with food safety, health, and hygiene standards while contributing to smooth kitchen operations during both restaurant and event services. The role requires strong attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a commitment to maintaining quality, consistency, and effective stock and waste control at all times.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Prepare, produce and deliver high-quality menu items, ensuring all dishes are served consistently, efficiently and in line with company standards.

• Maintain exceptional food safety and kitchen standards, including stock rotation, food storage, hygiene, sanitation and opening/closing procedures.

• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver an outstanding guest experience and exceed customer expectations.

• Support menu development and continuous improvement, working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chefs to enhance food offerings and service standards.

• Contribute to commercial performance, controlling costs, managing budgets, completing operational reporting and identifying opportunities to drive revenue and efficiencies.

You'll Have:

• Professional culinary training or relevant experience in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant, club, catering or premium hospitality environment.

• Strong food and beverage knowledge, with a solid understanding of food preparation, service standards, guest experience and hospitality etiquette.

• A collaborative, team-focused attitude, with the ability to communicate effectively, build relationships and thrive in a busy service environment.

• Commercial and operational awareness, including experience with food cost control, stock management and maintaining company standards and procedures.

• A flexible and safety-focused approach, willing to work evenings, weekends and events while championing health, safety and compliance across the operation.

Sustainability Responsibilities:

• Engage fully with The Grand Plan, completing all required training and promoting sustainable practices.

• Seek opportunities to reduce waste and improve the sustainability of operations.

Olympia Events is fully committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups) that attend our premises. As a consequence, Olympia Events may require any successful applicant to complete a DBS Check prior to working in our business.

Olympia Events is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and excepts all its people to have a positive commitment to EDI by treating others fairly and not committing any form of discrimination, victimisation or harassment and to promote positive working relationships amongst employees and stakeholders.

This job description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the role and is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may vary according to the changing needs of the business.