Chef De Partie

Change Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon–Fri schedule

Prestigious private club

Staff meals

Career development

Job summary

Change Hospitality is partnering with a prestigious private members’ club in Central London to recruit a talented Sous Chef. You will support the Head Chef and lead the brigade with pride, delivering superb, seasonal dishes for members across breakfast, lunch and exclusive events.

Working Monday to Friday with weekends off, you’ll enjoy a genuine work-life balance while developing your career in a renowned, high-quality kitchen environment. Staff meals provided on duty and company benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Previous Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Experience in high-quality restaurants, hotels, or private members’ clubs.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal produce and classic cooking techniques.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Calm, organised and confident during busy service periods.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Lead service and maintain consistently high food standards.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior chefs.
• Assist with menu planning and development of seasonal dishes.
• Manage stock control, ordering and minimise food waste.
• Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, HACCP and health & safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen.
• Step into the Head Chef’s role when required.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Kitchen management

Seasonal cooking

Food safety

Job description

Change Hospitalityis delighted to be working with an exclusiveprivate members’ clubin Central London to recruit a talentedSous Chef. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef looking to achieve a genuine work-life balance without compromising on quality.

The club is renowned for its exceptional food offering, providing refined seasonal menus for its members across breakfast, lunch, private dining, and exclusive events. Working Monday to Friday, this role offers the rare chance to enjoy your weekends while developing your career in a prestigious environment.

The Role

Supporting the Head Chef, you’ll play a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards of food and service while helping to lead and inspire the brigade.

This is a hands-on position for a chef who enjoys working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and takes pride in delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Lead service and maintain consistently high food standards.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior chefs.
• Assist with menu planning and the development of seasonal dishes.
• Manage stock control, ordering, and minimise food waste.
• Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, HACCP, and health & safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen.
• Step into the Head Chef’s role when required.

About You

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Background in high-quality restaurants, hotels, or private members’ clubs.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal produce and classic cooking techniques.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Calm, organised, and confident during busy service periods.
• Excellent understanding of food safety and kitchen management.

What’s on Offer

• Monday to Friday working patternwith weekends off.
• The opportunity to work within a prestigious private members’ club.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for career development.
• Staff meals provided while on duty and additional company benefits.