Chef de Partie

White Bear; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to CDP/Sous Chef development

Apprenticeship Scheme

Culinary Masterclasses

Staff discounts 20% / 30% on stays

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days holiday

Job summary

White Bear invites a Chef de Partie to join its historic pub kitchen in Kennington. You will work under the Head Chef, delivering high-quality, seasonal dishes, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to menu development in a welcoming, food-led environment.

The role offers access to a development programme, apprenticeship scheme, culinary masterclasses, and employee perks including staff discounts and free meals. Kennington transport nearby supports city access.

Qualifications

• Experience championing excellent service through quality food.
• Passion to deliver fantastic food every time.
• Active hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor.
• Willingness to learn new skills; team player with excellent communication.
• Ability to design and deliver new dishes for menus and daily specials.
• Strong planning and organisational skills to manage GP and labour.
• Pro-active approach to driving sales and engaging front and back of house teams.

Responsibilities

• Be an active hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor.
• Help design and deliver new dishes for menus and daily specials.
• Maintain controls with regard to GP and labour through planning and organisation.
• Drive sales and growth through engagement with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Deliver consistent high-quality food and service.

Job description

Chef De Partie

Steeped in history, the White Bear theatre pub has been on this site since c.1780, serving great beer and ales. After an impressive refurbishment in 2016, the White Bear’s interior is a stunning blend of traditional charm and modern design, complete with an eclectic collection of artwork and bric-a-brac.

On the original wooden bar, you’ll find a fantastic selection of craft beers, ales and lagers, alongside an extensive wine list and a carefully curated collection of spirits and whisk(e)y.

But we’re not just about drinks! We are proudly food-led, serving high-quality, seasonal dishes that showcase the best of British produce, with a focus on flavour, creativity, and elevated pub classics done right.

When the sun shines, enjoy your favourite tipple in the beer garden, also home to our very own beehives.

Nearest public transport – Kennington.

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:

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

• Have experience championing excellent servicethrough quality food


• Demonstrate a passion to deliver fantastic foodevery time


• Be an active hands-on Chef de Partie / KitchenSupervisor


• Show willingness to learn new skills, be anactive team player with excellent communication skills


• Working alongside your Head Chef, you will beable to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design anddeliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials


• Demonstrate great planning and organisationalskills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP andlabour


• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales anddelivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of houseteams