Chef De Partie

Hutong; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at Aqua venues

Birthday day off

Long service leave

Tronc system top‑up

Free meals during breaks

Gym discount

Lunch & Learn

Refer a friend £500

Job summary

Hutong, located on Level 33 of The Shard in London, is seeking a Chef de Partie to oversee a section and mentor junior team members. You will craft and plate high‑quality dishes, ensuring consistency and excellence across the kitchen.

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. The role offers hourly pay with potential additional earnings through the Tronc system and opportunities for growth within Aqua Restaurant Group.

Qualifications

• Eligible to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior team members and train new staff to maintain high service standards.
• Prepare and present high‑quality dishes within your designated section, ensuring consistency.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Food preparation

Quality control

Job description

This is for BBQ and Cold Starters sections.

Aqua Restaurant Group is home to a unique collection of restaurants and bars in vibrant cities like London, Paris, Hong Kong, New York, Miami, and Dubai.

At Aqua, we offer passionate culinary and hospitality professionals the chance to grow their careers and explore new opportunities.

As our Chef de Partie, you will oversee a delegated section of the kitchen and coordinate junior members of the team to deliver quality service.

Where are we located?

Situated on Level 33 of The Shard, the UK's tallest building, Hutong delivers an exceptional Northern Chinese dining experience with stunning views of London.

What we bring to the table:

• Dine with us: Enjoy discounts at all Aqua venues
• Celebrate YOU: Take your birthday off and earn additional long service leave
• Grow with us: Ongoing training and development to support both your professional and personal development
• Financial well-being: Manage your pay with ease through Wagestream & enhance your financial knowledge
• Breaks: Food provided during your breaks - Restaurant perk
• Work out: Discounted gym membership
• Lunch & Learn: Support Office perk
• Share the Talent: Bring a friend on board and get £500

Your day at Aqua:

• Team Spirit: Support and help team members by mentoring junior positions and training new members of the team. Your collaborative spirit will boost your colleague's confidence, develop their skills, and thus ensure high standards of service are met
• Craft recipes for success: Prepare and present high-quality dishes within your designated section, ensuring consistency and excellence in every plate

You will be paid £12.71 per hour. In addition, you can be a part of the venue’s Tronc system, which may give you up to £4.00 extra per hour. The Tronc system is managed by the Tronc Master.

Where there is water, there is life & where there is life, you will find us!

Dive into a world of culinary innovation and memorable dining experiences, where your love for food and hospitality can shine.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Aqua Restaurant Group welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable adjustments to make your experience more accessible, please let us know.