Chef De Partie

Pioneering People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Staff discount on dining

Wine at cost price

Job summary

Lady of the Grapes in Covent Garden is seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join our independent natural French wine bar and restaurant. You will own your section, cook French-inspired dishes from scratch, and work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop your skills.

We celebrate natural French wines, female winemakers and women in hospitality. The role offers 45–48 hours per week, with evening and weekend availability, and a clear path to progression into Sous Chef as you grow with

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie with at least 4 years in kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of French cuisine (essential).
• Experience in a high-quality restaurant or Michelin-standard kitchen is advantageous.
• Genuine passion for cooking, seasonal ingredients and quality produce.
• Interest in wine and French food culture.
• Willingness to learn, develop and progress into a Sous Chef.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking high-quality French-inspired dishes from scratch.
• Running your section efficiently during service.
• Organising mise en place and maintaining kitchen standards.
• Ensuring consistency in food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Supporting and mentoring junior kitchen team members.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Monitoring stock levels and minimising waste.
• Bringing ideas, enthusiasm and a passion for great food to the kitchen.

Skills

Chef de Partie

French cuisine

HACCP

Team leadership

English (spoken/written)

Job description

A fantastic opportunity to develop into a Sous Chef!

Are you a passionate Chef de Partie with a love for French cuisine, seasonal ingredients and creative cooking? Looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and take the next step in your kitchen career?

Lady of the Grapes, an independent natural French wine bar and restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden, is looking for a talented Chef de Partie to join its close-knit kitchen team.

This is more than just another CDP position. With our current Sous Chef due to leave in May 2027, we're looking for someone with ambition who we can train and develop into the next Sous Chef.

About Lady of the Grapes

We're a vibrant, independent restaurant celebrating natural French wines, female winemakers and women in hospitality.

Our 30-cover restaurant specialises in modern French bistro cuisine, with sharing plates, artisan cheeses and charcuterie. Everything is prepared from scratch using seasonal produce and high-quality ingredients.

Led by our Head Chef, who brings an impressive Michelin-starred restaurant background, our kitchen has earned

2 AA Rosettes

for its food.

You'll be joining a supportive, passionate team where creativity, quality and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of your section, helping deliver consistently excellent dishes while working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking high-quality French-inspired dishes from scratch.
• Running your section efficiently during service.
• Organising mise en place and maintaining excellent kitchen standards.
• Ensuring consistency in food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Supporting and mentoring junior kitchen team members.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Monitoring stock levels and helping minimise waste.
• Bringing ideas, enthusiasm and a passion for great food to the kitchen.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, with at least 4 years' kitchen experience.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of French cuisine (essential).
• Experience in a high-quality restaurant or Michelin-standard kitchen would be advantageous.
• A genuine passion for cooking, seasonal ingredients and quality produce.
• An interest in wine and French food culture.
• The ability to stay organised and perform under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail and a positive team attitude.
• A willingness to learn, develop and progress into a Sous Chef position.
• Good spoken and written English.
• The right to work in the UK.

What's On Offer?

• A genuine opportunity to progress into a Sous Chef position.
• Training and development within an award-winning kitchen.
• Flexible rota to support work-life balance.
• Free freshly prepared meals while on duty.
• 20% staff discount on dining (for up to four people).
• Wine at cost price to enjoy at home.
• A fun, passionate and supportive management team.

Working hours: 45–48 hours per week, with evening and weekend availability required.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're a talented Chef de Partie who loves French cuisine and wants to develop within an exciting independent restaurant, we'd love to hear from you.

Join the Lady of the Grapes family and be part of something special!