Chef de Partie

The Roof Gardens; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Taxi allowance

Meals on duty

Holiday scheme

Dining discount

Refer a Friend bonus

Team socials

Uniform provided

Well-being support

Growth opportunities

Shower facilities

Pension scheme

Eye care vouchers

Job summary

The Roof Gardens in Kensington is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a busy kitchen, supporting operations to deliver a brilliant dining experience for members. The role requires hands-on, quick-thinking work and the ability to maintain high standards while under pressure.

You will prepare, cook and present dishes across your station, assist with menu development, and train junior chefs. Competitive pay, meals on duty, and extensive staff benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Culinary Arts Degree is required.
• Level 2 Food Safety and Health & Safety in the Workplace required.
• Minimum one year of relevant experience in European cuisine.
• Awareness of manual handling and COSHH regulations.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment and safe practices.
• Competent English communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, maintain cleanliness and hygiene for your section.
• Cook and present high-quality dishes from your section under time pressure.
• Assist Sous Chef in menu item creation and recipe development.
• Manage and train Commis Chefs; delegate tasks and support their development.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed and monitor waste.
• Conduct stocktaking and order supplies for your station.

Skills

European cuisine experience

English communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Culinary Arts Degree

Level 2 Food Safety & Health & Safety

Job description

Chef De Partie | Minimum 35 Hours | Up to £17.85 | Kensington

THE ROOF GARDENS

The Roof Gardens is a social club in the sky, 100 feet above the streets of Kensington. Close to an acre of private gardens with views across London to the horizon, The Roof Gardens is a new generation members club.

Back of House

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Up to £17.85 Per hour

Chef De Partie | Minimum 35 Hours | Up to £17.85 | Kensington

THE ROOF GARDENS

The Roof Gardens is a social club in the sky, 100 feet above the streets of Kensington. Close to an acre of private gardens with views across London to the horizon, The Roof Gardens is a new generation members club.

A place of escape, bursting with wildflowers, olive and mulberry trees, grassy lawns and hidden nooks. An Art Deco gem created in 1938, The Roof Gardens has a legendary legacy. The Roof Gardens’ community is united by open-mindedness, optimism and kindness, not defined by background.

The Role

We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join us at The Roof Gardens. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will be busy supporting the operation to ensure a truly brilliant experience for our members when they dine with us.

You’ll need to be quick-acting, quick-thinking, responsive, and calm under pressure as you work in a busy team to execute preparation, cooking and delivery of your dishes to the very highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Food Preparation:Prepare ingredients, maintain cleanliness and hygiene, and ensure smooth operation of your section. Improve food preparation methods based on feedback.


• Cooking and Presentation: Cook and present high-quality dishes from your section, working efficiently under time pressures.


• Menu Development: Assist the Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes, and developing dishes.


• Team Management: Manage and train any Commis Chefs, delegate tasks and support their development.


• Safety and Hygiene: Ensure health and safety procedures are followed and assist with food hygiene management.


• Portion and Waste Control: Monitor portion sizes and waste control.


• Stock Management: Conduct stocktaking and order supplies for your station.

Skills & Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or Culinary Arts Degree


• Level 2 Food Safety and Health & Safety in the Workplace Award


• Minimum one year of relevant experience within european cuisine


• Awareness of manual handling and COSHH regulations


• Familiarity with kitchen equipment


• Competent English communication skills


• Excellent knowledge across all kitchen sections


• Ability to produce high-quality food


• Effective oral communication and team management skills


• Strong attention to detail and numeracy


• Enthusiasm for personal and team development


• Adaptability and openness to new ideas


• Ability to work independently and deliver quality results


• Positive and approachable demeanour with strong team player qualities

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary above market rate


• Late night taxi allowance


• Meals on duty


• 28 days holiday, plus an extra ‘celebrate you day’ & a paid voluteering day (increasing up to 33 days with each year of continuous service)


• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants


• Recognition vouchers awarded when your efforts are acknowledged by members


• Generous 'Refer a Friend' scheme up to £1,000


• Team socials to celebrate our successes


• Uniform and dry cleaning provided


• Access to Wagestream for financial well-being support


• 24/7 confidential well-being and mental health support via our Employee Assistance Program


• Growth opportunities, both personally and professionally


• Breakout spaces with showers, secure storage, and areas to relax with colleagues


• Company pension scheme


• Access to Hospitality Action benefits hub including eye Test vouchers

We are a community united by attitude, curiosity and optimism, not defined by background. We celebrate individuality and free expression. It doesn't matter where you have come from, it's where you are going. The Roof Gardens is a welcoming place of acceptance where growth is nurtured, experiences are shared, stories are exchanged and ideas are born.

If you’d like to join us on the next chapter of The Roof Gardens, we’d love to hear from you.