Chef De Partie

Amber Employment Services; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Amber Employment Services is seeking a Chef de Partie in Wokingham to join a quality, fresh-food kitchen. You will be responsible for your own section, cooking and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard, in a permanent, full‑time role.

The position offers £32,000–£35,000 per year, with opportunities to develop within a growing independent hospitality business. Evening and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a fresh-food setting.
• Ability to run your own section.
• Strong prep, cooking and presentation skills.
• Good food hygiene and kitchen safety knowledge.
• Calm and organised during busy services.
• Positive, reliable, team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to a high standard.
• Own your section during prep and service.
• Maintain quality and presentation standards.
• Keep your section clean and well prepared.
• Monitor stock levels and assist stock control.
• Maintain food hygiene and safety standards.
• Work with the team during busy services.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a positive kitchen environment.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Own section

Food hygiene

Team player

Organised

Job description

Chef de Partie

Wokingham

£32,000 - £35,000 per annum

Permanent | Full-time

Are you a talented Chef de Partie looking for your next opportunity within a quality, fresh-food kitchen?

We're working with an established independent hospitality business in the Wokingham area who are looking for a passionate and reliable Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team.

This is a great opportunity for a chef who takes real pride in their food, enjoys working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and wants to continue developing within a supportive and professional kitchen environment.

The role

Working as part of an experienced kitchen team, you'll take responsibility for your section and play an important part in delivering consistently high standards throughout service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard
• Taking ownership of your section during preparation and service
• Ensuring quality and presentation standards are maintained
• Keeping your section organised, clean and well prepared
• Monitoring stock levels and supporting effective stock control
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards
• Working closely with the wider kitchen team during busy services
• Supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive kitchen environment

About you

We're looking for someone who is passionate about cooking and comfortable working within a busy fresh-food kitchen.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie within a fresh-food restaurant, hotel or similar environment
• Confidence running your own section
• Strong preparation, cooking and presentation skills
• A good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety
• The ability to remain organised and calm during busy services
• A positive, reliable and team-focused approach
• A genuine interest in quality ingredients and developing your skills further

Hours & package

£32,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience.

This is a permanent, full-time position within a busy hospitality operation, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends will be required.

For the right person, it offers the opportunity to join an established kitchen, work with quality fresh ingredients and continue developing within a growing independent hospitality business.