Chef de Partie

Elior Uk; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible working

28–31 days holiday

Leave for important moments

Volunteer days

Career development

Pension & life cover

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Elior UK is seeking a Chef de Partie in London to support, organise, mentor and train kitchen team members while upholding company procedures. You’ll help manage stock within budget, maintain product knowledge and ensure portions and presentation meet quality standards.

The role emphasizes delivering high standards of cleanliness, safety, and teamwork on the busy kitchen line, with opportunities for growth and development within a people-first catering environment.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience is required.
• Ability to work on the front line in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Commitment to high standards of food safety and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food preparation and control meets COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety requirements.
• Support the manager in maintaining, ordering and controlling food stocks within budget.
• Maintain up-to-date product and menu knowledge and ensure portion and quality control.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness of all kitchen areas and equipment.

Skills

Passion for food

Team player

Customer service oriented

Front line focus

Job description

Monday to Friday with occasional weekends

Full Time

London, England, EC2Y 9AR

Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that focus on providing great food and service to customers. To do this we need fabulous people and we work hard to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued and enjoy what they do.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday with occasional weekends

What you’ll be serving up…

As a Chef de Partie you will support, organise, mentor and train members of the kitchen team in line with company procedures.

• Ensure food preparation and control meets requirements in respect of COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported
• Support the manager in maintaining, ordering and controlling food stocks within budget
• Maintaining up to date product and menu knowledge, and maintaining a high standard of food preparation and presentation, ensuring portion and quality control
• Ensuring high standards of cleanliness of all areas in the kitchen and of equipment

The ingredients you'll bring...

• Possess a passion for food
• Focused on the front line
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Team player
• Previous experience of working in a kitchen

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
• Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? Toenrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here!Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help!