Chef de Partie

Cafe-Murano-2; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 hours guaranteed

Team meals

Uniform provided

Uniform allowance

Cash bonus awards

Refer a friend £1000

Up to 28 days holiday

Staff dining discounts

Employee assistance programme

Wagestream access

Career development & training

Company events

Industry events involvement

festive period closure

Job summary

Cafe Murano in Bermondsey is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our team and help us deliver exceptional Italian dishes. You will work closely with Angela Hartnett and our kitchen teams to uphold quality and consistency across menus.

The role emphasizes running a section in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment, developing your culinary skills, and contributing to a collaborative kitchen culture. We offer training, team meals, and growth opportunities within a supportive family-like team.

Qualifications

• Passion for Italian cuisine.
• Proven ability to operate a section in a busy kitchen.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• Experience in a quality, fast-paced kitchen.
• Consistently strive for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and run a kitchen section ensuring consistent quality.
• Prepare dishes to specification and maintain high standards.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver efficient service.
• Support training and development of junior chefs.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety throughout shifts.

Skills

Italian cuisine

Team player

Strong work ethic

Kitchen leadership

Excellence-minded

Job description

Angela Hartnett is on the lookout for a Chef de Partie to join our Cafe Murano family in Bermondsey - £15.94 per hour

Working at Cafe Murano will teach you to create high quality Italian food using the best produce and suppliers, working alongside Angela herself and our incredible kitchen teams.

We are committed to investing in our people and fostering a strong sense of family and mutual respect. We celebrate individuality and diversity with our teams coming from all over the world.

You will have opportunities to develop, progress and learn from our inspiring leaders, who encourage creativity and welcome new ideas.

Our Chef De Partie Company Benefits:

• No zero hour contracts – we guarantee 30 hours
• Good quality team meals at lunch and dinner where we all eat together
• All uniform provided or paid for
• We also provide a yearly uniform allowance available to replace any old uniform when needed
• Cash bonus awards given to those who we recognise go the extra mile!
• Introduce a friend bonus £1000
• Up to 28 days paid holiday (including service charge) increasing with length of service
• 50% off (including complimentary drinks & starters) when you dine in any of our restaurants – for you and up to 5 of your friends
• Access to employee assistance programme including 24/7 online GP, counselling, legal advice
• Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn!
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth and development including professional apprenticeships and accredited training
• Company parties and events
• Opportunities to get involved with high profile outside events and festivals
• We close our restaurants over the festive period to allow our teams to have a well-deserved break

To join us the successful Chef de Partie will:

• Love Italian food
• Have the desire to develop your knowledge and broaden your culinary skills
• Be able to run a section, where consistently, great food is the focus
• Have previously worked in a quality, fast-paced kitchen
• Always strive for excellence.

You don’t need to be an expert in Italian food as this will be covered in your induction and training programme. You just need to have a great work ethic, positive can-do attitude and a team player!