Chef de Partie

Aramark Ltd; Warwick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tickets to Merlin Entertainments

Career progression opportunities

Benefits app with discounts and online

On-site parking

Job summary

Aramark UK at Warwick Castle is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a high-volume, events-led kitchen operation. You will help deliver quality food across events, weddings, conferences and seasonal experiences within the Central Production Unit (CPU).

You will lead your section during service, ensure consistency, pace, and presentation standards, uphold food safety and allergen standards, and mentor junior team members in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie in high-volume catering.
• Experience in events catering such as banqueting, weddings, conferences, or live events.
• Experience within a CPU or bulk production kitchen supplying multiple events.
• Strong technical cooking skills with ability to follow specifications, maintain quality, safety and allergen standards.
• Experience supporting stock control, cost management, and waste reduction.
• Ability to lead, coach and support junior kitchen team members under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality food for events in the Central Production Unit (CPU) for events including banquets, weddings, conferences, and large seasonal events.
• Lead your section during service, ensuring consistency, pace, and presentation standards.
• Prepare high-volume dishes with accuracy, ensuring correct portioning, labelling, and storage.
• Conduct quality checks prior to food dispatch or service.
• Work in full compliance with food safety, hygiene, allergen, and HACCP procedures.
• Support stock control, ordering, rotation, and waste reduction.
• Mentor new team members while maintaining the highest standards.
• Keep up to date with all menu items, allergen information, and completing daily kitchen checks.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Event catering

Team leadership

Stock control

Food safety

Job description

Aramark UK is looking for a skilled and motivated Chef de Partie to join our dynamic culinary team at the iconic Warwick Castle. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-volume, events-led kitchen operation within one of the UK's most historic and unique venues. Warwick Castle hosts a diverse range of large-scale events, including weddings, banquets, conferences, and seasonal experiences. Our team delivers high-quality food across multiple outlets, combining efficiency, consistency, and creativity in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Reporting to the Head Chef, you will play a key role in delivering food for the Castle's busy events and production kitchen: Preparing and presenting high-quality food within the Central Production Unit (CPU) for events, including banquets, weddings, conferences, and large seasonal events
• Leading your section during service, ensuring consistency, pace, and presentation standards are maintained
• Preparing high-volume dishes with accuracy, ensuring correct portioning, labelling, and storage
• Conducting quality checks prior to food dispatch or service
• Working in full compliance with food safety, hygiene, allergen, and HACCP procedures
• Supporting stock control, ordering, rotation, and waste reduction
• Mentoring new team members while maintaining the highest standards
• Keeping up to date with all menu items, allergen information, and completing daily kitchen checks

Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie in high-volume catering

• Previous experience working in events catering such as banqueting, weddings, conferences, or live events
• Experience within a Central Production Unit (CPU) or bulk production kitchen supplying multiple events is preferred
• Strong technical cooking skills with the ability to follow specifications, maintain food quality, safety, and allergen standards
• Experience supporting stock control, cost management, and waste reduction
• Ability to lead, coach, and support junior kitchen team members while maintaining organisation, time management, and clear communication
• Calm, professional approach under pressure, with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and peak event periods

£29,000 per annum

Full-time role (5 out of 7) with a salary of £29,000 per annum

Benefits

• Free tickets to Merlin Entertainments attractions
• Genuine career progression opportunities with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Access to a benefits app with discounts, online GP, mental health support and Employee Assistance Programme
• Work in a professional, dynamic environment where creativity, innovation, and passion for quality food are celebrated
• Free on-site parking