Chef de Partie

White Lion; Tenterden; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

White Lion is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team in the United Kingdom. We welcome an experienced Chef de Partie or an enthusiastic Commis Chef ready to take the next step in their career, with a passion for high-quality, fresh food.

You will work as a hands-on, enthusiastic member of the kitchen team, leading by example, supporting colleagues, and driving a culture of excellence. You will develop new skills, collaborate with the Head Chef on seasonal menus, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or eager to progress from Commis Chef.
• Ability to work in a high-quality, fresh food kitchen.
• Strong communication and collaboration with kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent service through high-quality food.
• Lead by example and support colleagues in the kitchen.
• Learn, develop new skills and take on additional responsibilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Job description

Chef De Partie

What We’re Looking For in a Chef de Partie

We’re looking for an experienced Chef de Partie or an enthusiastic Commis Chef ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll have a genuine passion for creating high-quality, fresh food and enjoy working in a kitchen environment where great food, teamwork and hospitality come together to make every guest feel welcome.

As our successful Chef de Partie, you will:

• Take pride in delivering excellent service through consistently high-quality food.


• Demonstrate a genuine passion for producing fantastic dishes to a consistently high standard.


• Be a hands-on and enthusiastic member of the kitchen team, leading by example and supporting your colleagues.


• Show a willingness to learn, develop new skills and take on additional responsibilities as you grow within the role.


• Be a positive team player with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.


• Work closely with the Head Chef to bring creativity and fresh ideas to the kitchen, contributing to new dishes, seasonal menus and daily specials.


• Demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills, helping to maintain effective food, GP and labour controls.


• Take a proactive approach to driving sales and supporting business growth through strong engagement with both the kitchen and front-of-house teams.


• Help create a positive kitchen culture where high standards, consistency and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.