Chef de Partie

Bulls Head, Barnes; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days holiday per year

Discounts at Young's pubs

Job summary

Bulls Head in Barnes is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join our bustling pub and restaurant team. You'll work alongside the Head Chef to deliver fresh, seasonal dishes and maintain high kitchen standards in a welcoming, community-focused setting.

We offer development opportunities, a structured apprenticeship pathway, free meals, weekly pay, generous holidays, pension, and staff discounts at Young's pubs. If you take pride in quality and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or Commis Chef seeking progression.
• Passion for producing high-quality fresh food.
• Willingness to learn and be a hands-on supervisor with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and consistency of dishes to high standards.
• Assist Head Chef in designing and delivering new dishes and daily specials.
• Maintain kitchen organisation and GP/labour controls.
• Collaborate with front of house for guest experience.

Skills

Hands-on cook

Communication skills

Team player

Creative menu development

Staff supervision

Food quality focus

GP and labour control

Job description

Chef De Partie

We are Barnes's most unique pub, with an island bar, a snug, sixty-cover restaurant, a stunning private room as well as a large events space overlooking the river. On top of our loyal regulars, we host weddings, birthday parties and all sorts of celebrations. Not to forget our historical jazz room, which dates back to the fifties, where we host live jazz music. Our Chefs pride themselves on fresh, seasonal produce and what we think is the best Sunday roast in Barnes. General Manager Karolina and the front-of-house team strive to offer guests a fun and relaxed environment, where 4 legged friends are welcome. When it comes to service, we believe it’s about doing the basics really well and attention to detail, but above all, it’s about the people. You can make a difference and make our customers' visits truly memorable. If you'd like to join our ever-growing team then get in touch.

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