Chef De Partie

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join their busy team in London. This role demands strong contract catering experience and involves overseeing a kitchen section to ensure quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate is reliable, skilled, and enjoys a collaborative environment while being able to work independently as needed. Benefits include competitive pay and excellent working conditions, along with various employee discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Excellent working environment

Training and development opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Discounts on travel and groceries

Up to 44% off cinema tickets

Cash rewards for spending

Free wellness classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie in high-volume environments.
• Confident in managing your section with consistent standards.
• Strong understanding of HACCP and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Run your section efficiently while ensuring food safety.
• Contribute to a positive customer experience.
• Maintain presentation and consistency of dishes.

Skills

Experience as Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef

HACCP knowledge

Food safety and allergen management

Organizational skills

Teamwork and quality focus

Job description

Chef de Partie

Location: London

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

Pay: £15.68 per hour

We’re looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our team in a busy corporate staff dining environment in London. This role is perfect for someone with strong contract catering or high-volume kitchen experience who enjoys working to high standards in a professional setting. As Chef de Partie, you’ll play a key part in delivering quality food and service across breakfast, lunch, and hospitality.

You’ll be responsible for running your section efficiently, ensuring consistency, presentation, and food safety are maintained at all times. Working closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams, you’ll contribute to a smooth daily service and a positive customer experience. We’re looking for a reliable and skilled chef who enjoys being part of a supportive team but can also work independently when required.

About You:

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef in contract catering, staff dining, or high-volume environments
• Confident in managing your section and maintaining consistent standards
• Sound understanding of HACCP, food safety, and allergen management
• Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail
• A positive and professional attitude, with a focus on teamwork and quality

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive pay at £15.68 per hour
• Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm schedule
• Excellent working environment within an established catering team
• Training and development opportunities to support your progression
• 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
• Un-wind 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 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!