Chef de Partie

Shambles restaurant & winebar; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of service charge

Staff meals

Training & development

Seasonal produce

Supportive team

Christmas closure

Job summary

SHAMBLES is an independent, family-run restaurant in the heart of Teddington, serving seasonal Italian food with handmade pasta and high-quality British and Italian produce. We are looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our long-standing kitchen team.

Working closely with Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will run your section, maintain high standards during prep and service, and help train junior team members.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience as a Chef de Partie or an experienced Commis Chef ready to progress.
• Has strong basic cooking skills and a genuine interest in Italian and seasonal food.
• Is organised, reliable and capable of managing a section during a busy service.
• Takes pride in consistency, presentation and attention to detail.
• Understands food hygiene, allergens and safe kitchen practices.
• Works calmly under pressure and communicates well with the team.
• Is willing to learn and contribute rather than simply clock in and disappear.
• Has the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking dishes to SHAMBLES’ recipes and presentation standards
• Running your section efficiently during busy services
• Completing daily mise en place accurately and on time
• Checking the quality and freshness of ingredients
• Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and organisation
• Following food safety procedures, including allergen controls, temperature checks and stock rotation
• Minimising waste and using ingredients responsibly
• Assisting with deliveries, storage and stock control
• Supporting and training junior members of the kitchen team
• Communicating clearly with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and front-of-house team
• Contributing ideas for seasonal dishes and menu development

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Commis Chef progression

Organised

Reliable

Attention to detail

Food hygiene

Team communication

Job description

Chef de Partie – Shambles, Teddington

This position is only available to candidates with a valid UK work permit.

SHAMBLES is an independent, family-run restaurant in the heart of Teddington. We serve seasonal Italian food, with handmade pasta and dishes prepared from scratch using high-quality British and Italian produce.

We are looking for an experienced and dependable Chef de Partie to join our long-standing kitchen team.

The role

Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will take responsibility for your section and help maintain consistently high standards throughout preparation and service.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Preparing and cooking dishes to SHAMBLES’ recipes and presentation standards
• Running your section efficiently during busy services
• Completing daily mise en place accurately and on time
• Checking the quality and freshness of ingredients
• Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and organisation
• Following food safety procedures, including allergen controls, temperature checks and stock rotation
• Minimising waste and using ingredients responsibly
• Assisting with deliveries, storage and stock control
• Supporting and training junior members of the kitchen team
• Communicating clearly with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and front-of-house team
• Contributing ideas for seasonal dishes and menu development

About you

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has previous experience as a Chef de Partie or an experienced Commis Chef ready to progress
• Has strong basic cooking skills and a genuine interest in Italian and seasonal food
• Is organised, reliable and capable of managing a section during a busy service
• Takes pride in consistency, presentation and attention to detail
• Understands food hygiene, allergens and safe kitchen practices
• Works calmly under pressure and communicates well with the team
• Is willing to learn and contribute rather than simply clock in and disappear
• Has the right to work in the UK

Experience making fresh pasta would be an advantage, but training can be provided to the right person.

What we offer

• A full-time, permanent position
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Share of service charge
• Staff meals while working
• Training and opportunities to develop within the kitchen
• The chance to work with quality seasonal produce
• A supportive, professional and established team
• Christmas and New Year closure (open Christmas Day)
• A workplace with genuine character, rather than another identikit chain restaurant

If you are serious about cooking, reliable under pressure and want to become part of an independent restaurant with strong local roots, we would be pleased to hear from you.