Chef de Partie

The Cheese Bar; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant dedicated to British cheese is seeking a passionate and experienced Chef de Partie to join their team in London. The role involves preparing and serving high-quality dishes while upholding exceptional food hygiene and customer service standards. Full training in cheese knowledge and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Monthly British cheese box

Producer visits

Free staff meals

50% off meals on your days off

Full training & tastings

Academy of Cheese qualifications

Regular staff socials

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working as a CDP in a good calibre restaurant.
• Awareness of British Cheese and an interest to learn.
• Friendly, approachable, and humble disposition.

Responsibilities

• Oversee your section, preparing and serving menu items to high standards.
• Maintain highest food hygiene and Health & Safety standards.
• Continuously improve product knowledge and promote a positive company perception.

Skills

Knowledge of flavours and palate

Understanding of seasonality and British produce

Excellent work ethic

Communication skills

Job description

CHEF DE PARTIE – £14-15/h incl. Tronc. We are on the hunt for a Chef de Partie to join the Back of House team at our restaurant The Cheese Barge, Paddington Central.. We’re dedicated to celebrating the best of British Cheese, working with suppliers from all around the country to create our signature grilled cheese sandwiches and other classic cheese-focused dishes – all seasonal, and made with the best quality produce.. We’re an extremely passionate, creative and determined team, with an eye for detail and a strong focus on the customer experience. If you’re passionate about British produce, have a strong understanding of the London restaurant scene, and love cheese as much as we do, we want to hear from you.. Full training on cheeses is provided, including industry recognised qualifications through the Academy of Cheese, as well as a range of benefits. Professional development opportunities are available within the company for those who show initiative.. If this sounds like you, please get in touch.. Key Responsibilities . - Overseeing your section, preparing and serving our menu to a high standard, as per Company specifications. . - Continuously improve product knowledge and understanding of company ethos. . - Maintaining the highest food hygiene and Health & Safety standards within the business. . - Maintain the highest professional standards throughout the restaurant. . - Promote a positive perception of the Company at all times, both. - internally and externally.. . . Requirements . - Minimum 1 year experience working as a CDP in a good calibre of restaurant . - A strong knowledge of flavours and palate . - An awareness of British Cheese, with an interest to learn and develop a deeper understanding of it . - An understanding of seasonality and British produce . - Excellent work ethic, organisation and communication skills . - Friendly, approachable and humble. . . Benefits: . - 28 days holiday per year . - Monthly British cheese box . - Producer visits . - Free staff meals . - 50% off meals on your days off . - Full training & tastings, including Academy of Cheese qualifications . - Regular staff socials

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: flexible schedule
Salary: £14 – £15 hourly
Starting time: Immediate start!

About The Cheese Bar:

The Cheese Bar is dedicated to championing British cheese. We’re the only fully cheese-focused restaurants in London, with a site in Camden Market, our conveyor belt of cheese dreams in Covent Garden, The Cheese Barge and Rind in Yorkshire.