Chef de Partie

Elior Inc; Hyde Park Corner; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Elior Inc in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a busy kitchen team, delivering high-quality food while upholding safety, presentation, and service standards.

The role supports the Sous Chef and Catering Manager in day-to-day operations, ensures accurate portion control, stock management, and customer-focused service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen.
• Passion for food and hospitality.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food to high standards.
• Mentor and train kitchen team according to procedures.
• Ensure COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance; report incidents.
• Assist with ordering, stock control and budgeted stock levels.
• Maintain up-to-date product and menu knowledge.
• Deliver high food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and prep areas.
• Provide friendly, professional service to customers; work as part of a team.
• Understand and apply food safety and health & safety requirements.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with a people-first culture.

Skills

Food safety

Presentation

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

As a Chef de Partie, you will be an important part of the kitchen team, helping to deliver high-quality food while maintaining excellent standards across food safety, presentation, and service. This is a great opportunity to join a recently mobilised Lexington contract and contribute to the continued development of the catering offer. Working closely with the Sous Chef and Catering Manager, you will help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen and support the delivery of an outstanding customer experience.

• Preparing and presenting food to the highest standards
• Supporting, mentoring, and training members of the kitchen team in line with company procedures
• Ensuring all food preparation complies with COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety regulations, and reporting any incidents appropriately
• Assisting with the ordering, control, and management of food stocks to meet budget requirements
• Maintaining up-to-date product and menu knowledge
• Delivering consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and portion control
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and food preparation areas
• Providing a warm, professional, and customer-focused service at all times, We're looking for a passionate and enthusiastic chef who takes pride in producing great food and enjoys working as part of a team.
  A genuine passion for food and hospitality
• Previous experience working within a professional kitchen environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• A good understanding of food safety and health & safety requirements
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• A focus on delivering exceptional customer service
• The ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
  A people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? To enrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here's the best part - 87% of our team say they're proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you're listened to, trusted, supported, and valued. Not sure you match every single requirement? Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you're passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you! At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren't just policies, they're who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.