Chef de Partie

Bistro Freddie; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% food & drink discount

20% wine discount

Wagestream access

Parental pay enhancements

Refer a friend £1000 bonus

Extra holidays

Milestone perks

Flexible shifts

Training & development

Job summary

Bistro Freddie is a design-led, atmospheric 45-cover British-French bistro in Shoreditch. We prize thoughtful, ingredient-led cooking, seasonal menus and a kitchen that values collaboration and craftsmanship.

Join a team led by a Head Chef and GM, working to tell a story through each dish. As a Chef de Partie you’ll run your section with focus, cook seasonal dishes with top-quality produce, and keep a sharp mise en place.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality restaurants as a CDP or strong Commis.
• Love for great food and a respect for fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Calm under pressure and confident on the line.
• Great attitude with strong communication and team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Run your section with skill, focus, and flair during service.
• Cook thoughtful, seasonal dishes with top-quality produce.
• Keep your mise en place sharp, clean, and organised.
• Communicate clearly and support a smooth kitchen flow.
• Own your prep and stock, and help lift up the team.
• Share your knowledge and support junior chefs.
• Bring energy, pride, and passion to every shift.

Skills

CDP experience

Strong comms

Team player

Calm under pressure

Job description

Chef de Partie

Bistro Freddie is a design lead and atmospheric 45-cover British-French bistro and counter-top in the heart of Shoreditch. The menu is decadent with some seriously nostalgic French classics, which show case the best of British produce. The wine menu is classic, grown up and highlights the fantastic wines of un-sung French wine producers.
Our elevated service is led by General Manager, Piotr Maruszczak, (previously Frenchie) who’s joined by Head Chef, Alex Reynolds (previously Eline).

Whether you're sharpening your skills or bringing experience to the table, this is your chance to cook ingredient-led, seasonal food in a kitchen that values creativity, collaboration, and craftsmanship. We’re creating a space where chefs can truly express themselves, and where every dish tells a story.

What you’ll be doing:

• Run your section with skill, focus, and flair during service
• Cook thoughtful, seasonal dishes with top-quality produce
• Keep your mis en place sharp, clean, and organised
• Communicate clearly and support a smooth, positive kitchen flow
• Own your prep and stock, and help lift up the team
• Share your knowledge and support junior chefs
• Bring energy, pride, and passion to every shift

What you bring:

• Experience in quality restaurants as a CDP or strong Commis
• A love for great food and a respect for fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Calm under pressure and confident on the line
• A great attitude, with strong communication and team spirit
• A hunger to learn, grow, and be part of something new
• Solid understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene

Why join HAM Restaurants?

• 50% off food & drink across all HAM. Restaurants
• 20% off retail wine
• Wagestream – access your earnings anytime
• Enhanced parental pay
• £1000 refer-a-friend bonus
• Extra holidays with length of service
• Milestone perks and celebrations
• Flexible shifts – evenings and daytimes available
• Training & development opportunities

…and we’re just getting started.

Be part of a kitchen that’s building something exciting, with food that celebrates flavour, creativity, and community.