Chef de Partie

WHITE BEAR; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDP development programme

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary Masterclasses

Staff discounts

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave scheme

Company Pension

28 days holiday

Job summary

The White Bear invites experienced Chef de Partie to join our food-led team at Kennington. You will work under the Head Chef to deliver quality fresh dishes and contribute to daily specials while maintaining high standards of consistency and presentation.

We offer a development programme for CDP to Sous Chef, an apprenticeship path, masterclasses, staff discounts, free meals, weekly pay, Sharesave, pension, and 28 days holiday.

Qualifications

• We are looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef stepping up, with a passion for producing quality fresh food.
• Demonstrates a drive to deliver fantastic food every time and a proactive approach to learning new skills.
• Active hands-on kitchen leadership and strong communication within the team.

Responsibilities

• Champion excellent service through quality food.
• Deliver consistently high standards in preparation and plating.
• Assist Head Chef and supervise kitchen operations.
• Contribute to menu design and daily specials with creativity.
• Maintain strict GP and labour controls through planning and organisation.
• Drive sales and growth by engaging kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Skills

Creativity

Team player

Communication

Quality focus

Organisation

Job description

Chef De Partie

Steeped in history, the White Bear theatre pub has been on this site since c.1780, serving great beer and ales. After an impressive refurbishment in 2016, the White Bear’s interior is a stunning blend of traditional charm and modern design, complete with an eclectic collection of artwork and bric-a-brac.

On the original wooden bar, you’ll find a fantastic selection of craft beers, ales and lagers, alongside an extensive wine list and a carefully curated collection of spirits and whisk(e)y.

But we’re not just about drinks! We are proudly food-led, serving high-quality, seasonal dishes that showcase the best of British produce, with a focus on flavour, creativity, and elevated pub classics done right.

When the sun shines, enjoy your favourite tipple in the beer garden, also home to our very own beehives.

Nearest public transport – Kennington.

What we offer our Chefs de Partie:

• Access to our CDP - Sous Chef development programme and beyond: The majority of our Head Chef appointments are internal.


• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - Gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.


• Access to our Culinary Masterclasses to sharpen your skills.


• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms


• Free meals


• Weekly pay


• Sharesave Scheme


• Company Pension Scheme


• 28 Days holiday per year

What we look for in a Chef de Partie:

Weare looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef lookingfor their next step, who considers themselves to have a passion and flare forproducing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome.As the successful Chef de Partie you will:

• Have experience championing excellent servicethrough quality food


• Demonstrate a passion to deliver fantastic foodevery time


• Be an active hands-on Chef de Partie / KitchenSupervisor


• Show willingness to learn new skills, be anactive team player with excellent communication skills


• Working alongside your Head Chef, you will beable to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design anddeliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials


• Demonstrate great planning and organisationalskills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP andlabour


• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales anddelivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of houseteams