Chef de Partie

Devonshire; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount in Young's Pubs

30% discount on overnight stays

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days holiday per year

Job summary

The Devonshire in Balham is recruiting a Chef de Partie to join our busy pub kitchen, delivering fresh, high-quality dishes in a fast-paced environment with a welcoming vibe. You will work closely with the Head Chef to design daily specials, train junior team members, and maintain GP and labour targets while keeping standards exceptional.

We offer development opportunities through our kitchen programme, great staff meals, weekly pay, pension and holiday allowance, and discounts across Young's

Qualifications

• Existing Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef seeking next step.
• Passion for high-quality fresh food in a welcoming setting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes to spec.
• Assist Head Chef with menu development and daily specials.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Mentor junior staff when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Creativity in menu

Job description

Chef De Partie

Situated right in the middle of Balham and Clapham South tube station, The Devonshire is a popular and well-established pub and dining spot in Balham.

A fast-paced atmosphere is in all areas of the business but we also focus on the small details that make our customers have a memorable stay, customer service is key with experience preferred and big personalities welcomed!

Teamwork is key during the busier times, with communication skills being a high priority.

Every year, our large self-contained garden is transformed with seasons with our DEVoted to Summer festival during the warmer months turning into a Bavarian Balham Christmas market inspired garden during the winter.

We love to work with open people, people with ideas, and energy and who are passionate about their life. Be yourself, be courteous and make conscious decisions.

We will expand your knowledge of foods, wines, beers, cocktails, and coffee as you make new friends and look at your career with us helping you on your way to the bigger picture.

We know life isn’t black and white so we will try to be as flexible as we can when given enough notice.

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