Chef de Partie

The Fentiman Arms; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Weekly pay

28 days holiday per year

Sharesave scheme

Company pension

20% discount in Young's Pubs

Job summary

The Fentiman Arms is a warm, welcoming pub in London between Oval, Vauxhall and Kennington. We are seeking a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen and deliver quality fresh British food in a lively, friendly environment.

You will work under the Head Chef, contribute to menu development, and be part of a team that values creativity, accuracy, and consistency. Excellent growth opportunities and a supportive kitchen culture await.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering quality food and service in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining standards.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a development-focused kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate high-quality dishes as part of a professional kitchen team.
• Support Head Chef in menu design and daily specials.
• Maintain accuracy of GP and labour with good planning and organisation.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to drive guest satisfaction and sales growth.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Creativity

Planning & organisation

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Chef De Partie

The Fentiman Arms is a buzzy local pub, ideally positioned between Oval, Vauxhall and Kennington tube stations, close enough to the Oval Cricket Ground that you can just hear the roar of cricket fans on match days.
The Fentiman Arms is a warm, homely pub with superb quality British food and friendly faces aplenty. Our back doors open up into a large garden, adorned with festoon lights! With its very own bar and burger shack, it makes it one of the best pub gardens in the area!

What we offer our Chefs de Partie:

• Access to our CDP - Sous Chef development programme and beyond: The majority of our Head Chef appointments are internal.
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - Gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.
• Access to our Culinary Masterclasses to sharpen your skills.
• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Free meals
• Weekly pay
• Sharesave Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days holiday per year

What we look for in a Chef de Partie:

We are looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef looking for their next step, who considers themselves to have a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Chef de Partie you will:

• Have experience championing excellent service through quality food
• Demonstrate a passion to deliver fantastic food every time
• Be an active hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor
• Show willingness to learn new skills, be an active team player with excellent communication skills
• Working alongside your Head Chef, you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams