Chef de Partie

Coat-and-Badge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share scheme

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Free meals

Weekly pay

Apprenticeship scheme

Development programme

Discounts in Young's Pubs

Job summary

The Coat & Badge in London’s Putney area is looking for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join a welcoming kitchen team. You will work under Head Chef Raf to produce high-quality, fresh British pub dishes with a focus on consistency and service.

You will be a hands-on, creative cook who enjoys collaboration with front-of-house and the rest of the team. This role offers development opportunities through internal progression and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef seeking the next step.
• Passion for producing quality fresh food in a welcoming environment.
• Willingness to learn new skills and be an active team player.
• Able to design and deliver new dishes with the Head Chef.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills to maintain GP and labour.
• Pro-active in driving sales and growth through kitchen-front collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in delivering high-quality dishes.
• Demonstrate creativity and help design daily specials.
• Maintain consistency and presentation across all menu items.
• Manage GP and labour with a hands-on approach.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to drive sales and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Quality food

Excellent service

Team player

Communication

Job description

Chef De Partie

The Coat & Badge is a great local, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Putney High Street, with a fantastic garden come rain or shine with a retractable roof. We are best known for our beer garden, showing sports the best way and our service with a smile. Head Chef Raf and his team create dishes that really are the best of British pub food, so you can be proud of what you're serving (especially on a Sunday!). General Manager Katie and the team are more like a family - they work hard, have fun and support each other, and are looking for like-minded, enthusiastic, friendly and fun people to extend their little family!

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