Chef de Partie

Waterside; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary gastropub in Greater London is seeking a passionate Chef De Partie to deliver excellent quality food. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and be eager to grow within a supportive environment, showcasing creativity in dish design. Benefits include access to training programs, discounts, free meals, and a company pension scheme. Join a dedicated team working near the Thames with a focus on exceptional service and culinary mastery.

Benefits

CDP - Sous Chef development programme

Apprenticeship Scheme

Culinary Masterclasses

20% discount in all Young's Pubs

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or excellent Commis Chef.
• Passion for producing quality fresh food.
• Ability to work as an active team player.

Responsibilities

• Champion excellent service through quality food.
• Deliver fantastic food every time.
• Work alongside the Head Chef to create new dishes.
• Maintain effective controls on GP and labour.

Skills

Quality fresh food production

Excellent service championing

Hands-on approach

Communication skills

Planning and organisational skills

Creativity in menu design

Pro-active sales approach

Job description

Chef De Partie

The Waterside is a contemporary gastropub serving seasonal selections of elevated British favourites and refreshing drinks for every taste. Located directly on the Thames near Chelsea Harbour, our views over the river and two outdoor terraces make us a popular spot in the summertime. At the Waterside, our priority is to provide exciting food and drinks with exceptional service to everyone who joins us.

We are looking for more positive, energetic, and passionate individuals to join our amazing staff this year, so if you are looking to master the art of bartending, hone your service skills, or simply enjoy the fresh air while you work, we want to hear from you!

Progression, training and development opportunities are available.

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