Chef De Partie

Sodexo Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym access

Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP access

Pension scheme

Learning and career development

Bike to Work scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd is seeking a Chef de Partie to support the Catering Manager in delivering catering services to the required standards. The role operates in a high-volume environment requiring strong leadership, organisation, and a passion for quality food and service.

Working pattern is Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm, with hours varying to meet business needs. The role includes deputising for the Catering Manager when required and ensuring compliance with all safety and hygiene policies.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Safety qualification is essential.
• Level 2 Health & Safety qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Enforce health & safety compliance and monitor equipment.
• Lead catering staff to high standards in line with Sodexo policies.
• Assist Executive Chef to ensure food quality, hygiene and HACCP compliance.
• Ensure timely preparation and delivery of meals to agreed standards.
• Manage stock levels and purchasing with Sodexo suppliers.
• Maintain equipment safety, servicing and hygiene practices.
• Deputise for Catering Manager when required, delivering professional service.

Education

Level 2 Food Safety

Level 2 Health & Safety

Job description

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm (hours may vary according to business requirements)

Experienced role involves handling a section with high volume

About the Role

As a Chef de Partie, you will support the Catering Manager in delivering all catering services to the required standards, specifications, and performance levels.You will also take responsibility for the catering operation in the absence of the Catering Manager.

This is a hands-on role within a high-volume environment, requiring strong leadership, organisational skills, and a passion for food quality and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Enforce all relevant statutory, company, and site Health & Safety compliance, including monitoring related equipment
• Support and lead catering employees to perform their roles to a high standard in line with Sodexo policies and procedures
• Assist the Executive Chef in ensuring food quality, hygiene, and compliance throughout the food cycle in line with HACCP standards
• Ensure the timely preparation and delivery of meals to agreed standards
• Maintain stock levels in line with agreed targets and manage purchasing through Sodexo-nominated suppliers
• Ensure preparation, production, and presentation of food meets Sodexo standards and procedures
• Monitor financial documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to budget
• Identify opportunities for sales growth within the contract and wider market
• Ensure all equipment is safe, regularly checked, serviced, and not used if faulty
• Maintain the security of equipment, monies, and the overall establishment
• Deputise for the Catering Manager when required, ensuring a professional and customer-focused service is delivered
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety, hygiene, fire safety, COSHH, and safe working practices
• This list is not exhaustive but provides an outline of the role.

Accountabilities

• Full compliance with company and client policies, statutory regulations, and Health & Safety standards
• Delivery of services in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Timely completion of P&L reporting with performance exceeding company targets
• Continuous service development and improvement
• Positive client relationships and high levels of client satisfaction
• Achievement of strong unit audit scores
• Staff recruitment and retention in line with company guidelines
• Delivery of all internal compliance standards

What We’re Looking For

• Level 2 Food Safety and Level 2 Health & Safety qualifications (essential)
• Proven experience managing a section in a high-volume catering environment
• Relevant craft and Health & Safety qualifications and training
• Strong industry knowledge and awareness of catering trends and innovations
• Passion for food, service, and continuous improvement
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience working within a standards-driven and compliance-focused environment

What We Offer

Working with Sodexo is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to grow within a supportive and inclusive organisation.

Benefits include:

• Free on-site gym access and Sodexo benefits
• Unlimited wellbeing and mental health support
• Employee Assistance Programme, including legal and financial advice
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme with savings across major brands
• Pension plan and savings options
• Learning, training, and career development opportunities
• Bike to Work scheme
• Enhanced family leave and flexible benefits

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We operate in 55 countries and serve over 100 million consumers every day.

We are proud to be an inclusive and forces-friendly employer and a Disability Confident Leader. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage colleagues to join our employee networks.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications