Chef de Partie

Greyhound; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary masterclasses

Staff discount

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave scheme

Company pension

28 days holiday per year

Job summary

The Greyhound is seeking a proactive Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen in Carshalton. You will work under the Head Chef to deliver high-quality dishes, maintain kitchen standards and support service with a calm, hands-on approach.

You will collaborate on menu development, supervise junior staff, and help manage GP and labour while driving guest satisfaction through creative daily specials and consistent plating.”

Qualifications

• We are looking for a Chef de Partie with passion for fresh, quality food.
• Excellent communication skills and a hands-on approach in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to design and deliver new dishes with the Head Chef and front-of-house teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in maintaining high food standards.
• Act as a hands-on Kitchen Supervisor when required.
• Contribute to menu development and daily specials ideas.
• Ensure GP and labour controls are managed with planning and organisation.
• Drive sales and growth through kitchen initiatives and teamwork.

Skills

Food preparation

Quality food

Team player

Communication skills

Creativity

Planning & organisation

Job description

Chef De Partie

The Greyhound Pub & Hotel has stood overlooking the beautiful Carshalton Ponds since the 1700s. With our pond view Swan Dining Room, dog-friendly bar area and a lively garden space featuring heated huts, The Greyhound is the ideal place to enjoy drinks, a delicious Sunday roast or even just a cup of coffee with your family and friends.

Our hotel has 19 classic rooms and 2 stunning boutique rooms which have a beautiful view of the ponds. We have on-site parking and Carshalton train station is only a 7-minute walk with direct trains to London Victoria every 30 minutes, making The Greyhound perfect for your next business trip or weekend break.

You will always get a friendly welcome at The Greyhound from all of our team!

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