Chef de Partie

Balham Bowls Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate + tron

Times Top 100 employer

Training & career progression

Discount across pubs

Fresh seasonal produce

Team trips & socials

Family-oriented atmosphere

28 days holiday

EAP for wellbeing

£1000 referral rewards

Birthday day off

Cycle to work

Job summary

Balham Bowls Club in London is seeking a motivated Chef de Partie eager to learn, develop new skills and progress within the business.

You'll work with fresh ingredients to deliver quality British classics in a lively, family‑oriented pub environment. We offer paid hours with tron, staff discounts, training pathways and regular socials to support your growth and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Chef de Partie with passion for food and great produce.
• Enthusiastic CDP ready for a new challenge.
• Experience with fresh ingredients in a kitchen.
• Able to communicate well and work in a high-performance team.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Food quality

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Chef de Partie that is ready for a new challenge and wants the opportunity to learn, develop new skills and progress within the business.

Only a stone’s throw from Balham Station, situated just off the hustle and bustle of Balham High Road, Balham Bowls Club is a delightfully nostalgic social club and restaurant.

A community hot spot for socialising with loved ones, friends, family, neighbours. Enjoy a variety of the best British classics, our chefs pride themselves on sourcing quality seasonal produce while our friendly and engaging team encourage you to pull up a chair, unwind and have a gander at the Bowls Club memorabilia from days gone by.

Welcome to London's biggest independent pub company !

Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London.

In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards, Urban once again won ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ in 2023 and most recently won ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ and Best food offering in 2026 and In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to Work for.

You Are:

• A Chef de Partie passionate about food and cooking with great produce
• An enthusiastic and dynamic CDP who is ready for a new challenge
• Experienced working with fresh ingredients
• Able to demonstrate good communication and an ability to work well in a high-performance team

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive rate per hour + tronc, get paid for every hour you work—cha-ching!
• Work for a Times Top 100 Companies to Work For
• Clear pathways for training and career advancement—your growth matters!
• 30% Discount across all our pubs, bars, and restaurants—treat yourself!
• Work with the freshest seasonal produce—bring those flavours to life!
• Company and team trips, regular socials and incentives—let’s explore!
• Experience a lively, family-oriented atmosphere—where fun meets food!
• 28 days of holiday to recharge your culinary spirit!
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for your wellbeing—your happiness counts!
• Fantastic referral scheme with rewards of up to £1000—bring your friends!
• Celebrate your birthday with a day off on us—party time!
• Cycle to work scheme.