Chef de Partie

Bat and Ball Covent Garden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount across pubs/bars/restaurants

28 days holiday

Birthday day off

Cycle to work

Job summary

Bat and Ball Covent Garden is seeking a motivated Chef de Partie to join our kitchen and learn, develop new skills, and progress within the business. The venue combines Ping Pong, live sport, cocktails, craft beer and pizza across two floors in Covent Garden.

We offer a competitive hourly rate plus tronc, plus 28 days holiday and a range of staff perks as part of Urban Pubs & Bars, a top employer with a strong growth story and multiple accolades in recent years.

Qualifications

• Chef de Partie role requiring passion for food and cooking with great produce.
• Dynamic and enthusiastic CDP ready for a new challenge.
• Experience with fresh ingredients and strong communication in a high‑performance team.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Fresh ingredients

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Chef de Partie that is ready for a new challenge and wants the opportunity to learn, develop new skills and progress within the business.

The Bat and Ball Covent-Garden is the go-to destination for Ping Pong, Live Sport, Cocktails, Craft Beer and Pizza spread over two huge floors. It’s the best place in Westfield to book a party with with a twist. Guaranteed to make your event one to remember.

Welcome to London's biggest independent pub company !

Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London.

In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards, Urban once again won ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ in 2023 and most recently won ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ and Best food offering in 2026 and In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for.

You Are:

• A Chef de Partie passionate about food and cooking with great produce
• An enthusiastic and dynamic CDP who is ready for a new challenge
• Experienced working with fresh ingredients
• Able to demonstrate good communication and an ability to work well in a high-performance team

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive rate per hour + tronc, get paid for every hour you work—cha-ching!
• Work for a Times Top 100 Companies to Work For
• Clear pathways for training and career advancement—your growth matters!
• 30% Discount across all our pubs, bars, and restaurants—treat yourself!
• Work with the freshest seasonal produce—bring those flavours to life!
• Company and team trips, regular socials and incentives—let’s explore!
• Experience a lively, family-oriented atmosphere—where fun meets food!
• 28 days of holiday to recharge your culinary spirit!
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for your wellbeing—your happiness counts!
• Fantastic referral scheme with rewards of up to £1000—bring your friends!
• Celebrate your birthday with a day off on us—party time!
• Cycle to work scheme.

Ready to embark on this exciting culinary adventure?