Chef de Partie

Holroyd Howe; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract caterer in Guildford is seeking a Chef de Partie to support daily kitchen operations at RGS- Royal Grammar School. This role involves motivating team members, maintaining high food safety standards, and assisting in menu planning. Ideal candidates will have experience in contract catering, a passion for quality food, and strong teamwork skills. The position offers a salary of £14.50 per hour and various benefits, including 28 days holiday and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday

3 volunteering days

Enhanced maternity leave

Free meals

Pension and life insurance

Discounts via Perkbox

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Partie in contract catering.
• Passionate about fresh and seasonal food.
• Strong attention to detail and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily operations.
• Motivate the team for high standards.
• Ensure food safety standards are met.

Skills

Experience as a Sous Chef

Passion for fresh, seasonal food

Attention to detail

Excellent teamwork skills

Strong communication skills

Flexible approach

Job description

Company Description

Job Title: Chef de Partie

Location: RGS - Royal Grammar School, Guildford - High St, Guildford, UK

Contract Type: 40 working weeks - term-time only

Salary: £14.50 per hour

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday:7AM - 3.30PM, with some paid overtime available on evenings & weekends!

Why Join us?

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
• 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training & development opportunities
• Pension & life insurance
• Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
• Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Career development & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

About the role

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at RGS - Royal Grammar School, Guildford. You’ll support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in the delivery of daily meals and special events.

You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

Our mission is simple: To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
• Motivate the team to deliver high standards of food and service
• Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met
• Contribute to innovative menu planning
• Manage mise en place and ensure smooth, timely service
• Support events and functions alongside school life

Qualifications

Candidate Profile:

• Ideally, you will have experience as an Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie within a contract catering environment, preferably in independent education, or a high-profile business and industry setting.
• Passionate about fresh, seasonal food and creative presentation
• Strong attention to detail and high food safety standards
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• A flexible and proactive approach to work

Additional Information

We pride ourselves on:

People first
We’re a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.

Great food, always
Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.

Food education
We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.

Respect in everything we do
Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.

Fresh thinking
New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.