Chef de Partie

Shark Club UK; Three Bridges; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Shark Club UK is seeking talented, driven, and caring individuals to join our Leadership Team. This role offers a path to develop leadership skills, practice business management, and grow within a rapidly expanding hospitality concept across the UK and Ireland.

You will lead shifts, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality menu execution, while championing inclusion and continuous improvement. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, guest experience, and career development under experienced leaders.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary leadership in a full-service restaurant or bar.
• Strong culinary production skills and menu execution.
• Proven ability to develop and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce all menu items efficiently following company specifications.
• Lead shifts in support of senior leadership and manage budget goals.
• Contribute to positive team morale through contests and coaching.
• Ensure use of fresh, high-quality ingredients while balancing costs.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Culinary production

Motivating people

Inclusive culture

Job description

Our people are the heart and soul of our business, and we are on the hunt for talented, driven, and caring individuals to become a part of our Leadership Team. Whether you are looking to gain and practice valuable leadership skills or take the next step to learn more about business management, we are here to train, mentor and develop you further into your career, while supporting your life goals.

Our restaurants are industry leaders in team development and offer unique opportunities for personal growth, regardless of where you are at in your career. You will be sure to make meaningful, career-enhancing connections and lifelong friends along the way.

Our menu, continuously being developed, features globally inspired flavors and fresh, high quality ingredients. Our passion for the culinary arts and hospitality is evident in our menu, but also in our teams. Both our culinary and front of house staff members are made of people who work to make memorable experiences for our guests, from handcrafted dishes to flawless table service, focused on excellence in every detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce all menu items in an efficient and consistent manner while following the specifications of the company
• Actively lead shifts, in support of senior leadership team members while helping to manage budgetary goals
• Contribute to a positive team morale through contests and supporting team members on shift
• Assist in ensuring the use of fresh, top-quality ingredients while balancing costs daily

Key Requirements

• Previous culinary experience in a full-service restaurant or bar with strong culinary production skills
• Desire to develop and motivate the people around you to always be their best
• Committed to continuous improvement
• Energetic and positive
• Committed to being inclusive and embracing diversity
• Previous culinary leadership experience considered an asset

Opportunities

With our company, you will have the chance to:

• Gain valuable leadership skills and experience
• Grow your career in our rapidly expanding company
• Cultivate your own development by working with senior leaders
• Attend leadership development seminars and conferences
• Learn about opportunities for taking part in new restaurant opens across the UK and Ireland