Chef de Partie

Quality Restaurants Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent restaurant group in Central London is seeking a Chef de Partie to run the kitchen section skillfully and passionately. You will create seasonal dishes with top-quality produce while supporting junior chefs and maintaining kitchen hygiene. The ideal candidate brings strong communication, a passion for food, and experience in quality kitchens. This role offers flexible shifts, training opportunities, and generous employee perks including meal discounts and a refer-a-friend bonus.

Benefits

50% off food & drink across all HAM. Restaurants

20% off retail wine

Wagestream – access your earnings anytime

Enhanced parental pay

£1000 refer-a-friend bonus

Training & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in quality restaurants as a CDP or strong Commis.
• Calm under pressure and confident on the line.
• Solid understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Run your section with skill, focus, and flair during service.
• Cook thoughtful, seasonal dishes with top‑quality produce.
• Share your knowledge and support junior chefs.

Skills

Experience in quality restaurants as a CDP or strong Commis

Strong communication and team spirit

Calm under pressure

Respect for fresh, seasonal ingredients

Job description

Chef de Partie

HAM. Restaurants is a group of independent and design‑led restaurants and wine bars in Central London. Restaurants consists of Crispin, Bar Crispin, Bistro Freddie, Crispin x Studio Voltaire and Crispin Events & Catering.

Whether you're sharpening your skills or bringing experience to the table, this is your chance to cook ingredient‑led, seasonal food in a kitchen that values creativity, collaboration, and craftsmanship.

We’re creating a space where chefs can truly express themselves, and where every dish tells a story.

Responsibilities

• Run your section with skill, focus, and flair during service
• Cook thoughtful, seasonal dishes with top‑quality produce
• Keep your mis en place sharp, clean, and organized
• Communicate clearly and support a smooth, positive kitchen flow
• Own your prep and stock, and help lift up the team
• Share your knowledge and support junior chefs
• Bring energy, pride, and passion to every shift

What you’ll bring

• Experience in quality restaurants as a CDP or strong Commis
• A love for great food and a respect for fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Calm under pressure and confident on the line
• A great attitude, with strong communication and team spirit
• A hunger to learn, grow, and be part of something new
• Solid understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene

Why join HAM Restaurants?

• 50% off food & drink across all HAM. Restaurants
• 20% off retail wine
• Wagestream – access your earnings anytime
• Enhanced parental pay
• £1000 refer‑a‑friend bonus
• Extra holidays with length of service
• Milestone perks and celebrations
• Flexible shifts – evenings and daytimes available
• Training & development opportunities

Be part of a kitchen that’s building something exciting, with food that celebrates flavour, creativity, and community. Apply now and let’s cook something great together.