Chef de Partie

Duchess-of-Kent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDP/Sous Chef development programme

Apprenticeship Scheme

Culinary Masterclasses

Staff discount 20% / 30% discount on P

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days holiday

Job summary

The Duchess of Kent is a lively Islington pub looking for a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver quality British pub classics and light bites, ensuring warmth and welcome for every guest.

This role emphasizes teamwork, hands-on cooking, and a passion for fresh, seasonal dishes. We offer development opportunities, a busy, fast-paced environment, and a commitment to great food and guest experience.

Qualifications

• We are looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef looking for their next step with a passion for producing quality fresh food.
• Demonstrate a pro-active approach to driving growth through great food and service.
• Be an active hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor and a strong team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in delivering high-quality dishes to guests.
• Assist in menu development and daily specials with a focus on consistency and quality.
• Maintain effective kitchen controls including GP and labour.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Creativity

Hands-on

Planning

Job description

Chef De Partie

Tucked away behind Highbury & Islington, we’re 5 minutes from the tube, we are one of Islington's best kept secret. We are a well used refreshment stop for those on their way to the Emirates Stadium, with match days being our busiest days. We are a fast paced pub, with winter months being just as busy as summer ones. Teamwork is key during the busier times, with communication skills being a high priority. We are a great team to work with, we like to have fun while working hard to give our customers a great experience! Nearest public transport – Highbury & Islington.

We believe every pub should be different, and at the Duchess we are no different. At The Duchess of Kent we wish to encompass the best of British produce, aspiring to curate British pub classics and perfect light bites for our guests to enjoy whatever the occasion. From a spectacular Sunday Roast to fresh summer staples to premium pre-match grub we want our customers coming away already salivating about our next trip to the Duchess.

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