Chef De Partie

Hamdale Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% food discount

20% wine discount

Wagestream access

Parental pay

Refer-a-friend bonus

Extra holidays

Milestone perks

Flexible shifts

Training & development

Job summary

HAM Restaurants in Shoreditch is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead a section in a design-led, atmospheric kitchen. You will cook thoughtful, seasonal dishes with top-quality produce and keep mise en place sharp and organised.

Join a team that values creativity, collaboration, and craftsmanship, with opportunities to share knowledge, support junior chefs, and bring energy and pride to every shift.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality restaurants as a CDP or strong Commis.
• Love for fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Calm under pressure and confident on the line.
• Strong communication and team spirit.
• Hunger to learn, grow and be part of something new.
• Solid understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CDP experience

Commis experience

Food safety

Kitchen hygiene

Communication

Team spirit

Growth mindset

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.