Chef De Partie

LJ Recruitment; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury restaurant is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to join their dynamic kitchen team in Maidenhead. The ideal candidate will have experience in a Spanish or Mediterranean kitchen and a passion for high-quality cuisine. Responsibilities include preparing dishes, assisting the Sous Chef, and contributing to menu development. The position offers a competitive salary of £32,000-£33,000 with potential earnings up to £40,000 OTE, along with accommodation assistance and growth opportunities within the restaurant group.

Benefits

Accommodation assistance

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie, preferably in a Spanish or Mediterranean-style kitchen.
• Strong understanding of tapas and fresh ingredients.
• Reliable and motivated individual with a commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to a high standard.
• Work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef.
• Maintain food safety and kitchen organization.
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal dishes.

Skills

Experience as a Chef de Partie

Understanding of tapas and flavour balance

Ability to work in a high-volume environment

Commitment to quality

Job description

Chef de Partie - Luxury Spanish Restaurant | £32,000-£33,000 + Tronc (Up to £40k OTE)

Location : Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire

Accommodation assistance available

LJ Recruitment is supporting a luxury Spanish restaurant in Maidenhead, celebrated for its stylish atmosphere, modern approach to tapas, and high-quality Spanish cuisine. Serving up to 450 covers on busy days, the restaurant forms part of a successful and expanding group with two established sites and a third opening next year.

We are seeking a skilled Chef de Partie with a passion for Spanish flavours and tapas-style cooking, eager to grow within a dynamic kitchen team.

What We're Offering

32,000-£33,000 base salary

Up to £40,000 OTE with Tronc

Accommodation assistance available

Five straight shifts per week on a rota basis

Development opportunities within a growing restaurant group

Your Role

Work as a key member of a brigade of 5-6 chefs

Prepare and cook dishes to a consistently high standard

Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef across all sections

Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, and kitchen organisation

Contribute to menu development and seasonal dish ideas

Deliver smooth service in a high-volume environment (up to 450 covers per day)

About You

Proven experience as a CDP, experience in a Spanish or Mediterranean-style kitchen would be an added bonus

Strong understanding of tapas, flavour balance, and fresh ingredients

Reliable, motivated, and committed to delivering quality

Able to work well within a small, close-knit brigade

Passionate about developing your skills and advancing your career

If you're an ambitious Chef de Partie looking to join a thriving luxury Spanish restaurant, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of a talented brigade delivering exceptional Spanish cuisine