Chef de Partie - Babington House

Soho House & Co; Frome; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Team meal

Soho Friends Membership

Staff discount 50%

Staff room rates

Health plan

Dental plan

Birthday day off

Cowshed/Soho Home discount

Paid charity days

Counselling

Training programs

Team events

Job summary

Soho House Frome is seeking a Chef de Partie to support the kitchen brigade in delivering exceptional dining experiences for our members and guests. You will prep before service, set up stations, plate to standards, and maintain high quality across all dishes.

You’ll join a dynamic team with continuous training, benefits including weekly pay, staff meals, discounts, health and dental plans, and opportunities to grow within a renowned hospitality group.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a busy venue or similar environment.
• Strong customer service focus and passion for high standards.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced kitchen and take direction.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a renowned hospitality group.

Responsibilities

• Plating food according to company guidelines ensuring high standards.
• Ensuring mise en place is completed before service.
• Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are met.
• Attend regular meetings with front and back of house teams to learn about menu changes and tastings.
• Support junior team members (e.g., Commis Chefs) through guidance and collaboration.
• Assist in preparation of team meals as requested, considering dietary needs and variety.
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude towards learning, improvement, and teamwork.
• Support with deep cleaning of the kitchen before close.
• Wrap unused items and store them properly at end of service.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 1/2 in Food Preparation

Job description

The Role…

At Soho House, a

The Role…

At Soho House, a Chef de Partie supports the kitchen brigade in delivering exceptional dining experiences to our members and guests. As a Chef de Partie, your role is to make sure that our members have an amazing dining experience every time. Possessing a keen passion for food, we will give you a platform to connect, grow, have fun and make an impact
Your main responsibility is to ensure that the food we deliver to our members it of the highest quality. This includes preparing food before service, setting up and stocking kitchen stations and plating to company standards.

What's in it for you?

• Weekly Pay
• Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
• Soho Friends Membership
• 50% Team discount on Food & Drink, 7 days a week
• Staff Room Rates
• Health Cash Plan (option to up to 2 additional dependents)
• Dental Plan (option to add up to 2 additional dependents)
• Birthday Day Off after 1 years' continuous service
• Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
• In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
• Free Counselling Sessions
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & Tonic Programmes offer unique food and drink training, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
• Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.
  

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry‑level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career

Key duties…

• Plating food according to company guidelines ensuring high standards.
• Ensuring mis en place is completed before service.
• Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are met.
• Attending regular meetings with front and back of house teams to learn about any menu or service changes and specials alongside daily tastings.
• Support junior team members (e.g., Commis Chefs) through guidance and collaboration.
• Assist in preparation of team meals as requested, considering dietary needs and variety.
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude towards learning, improvement, and teamwork.
• Supporting with the deep cleaning of the entire kitchen before close.
• Wrapping unused items and storing them in proper area at the end of service.
  

What We Are Looking For...

A successful Chef de Partie for Soho House will ideally have up to 2 years’ experience in a busy high‑profile venue and a natural flair for first class service. You’ll be reliable, friendly and happy to be a key part of the team that strives for success.

• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in similar capacity
• Passion for food, attention to detail, and a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Understanding of basic food safety and hygiene practices.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive, proactive, and respectful attitude in a busy kitchen environment
• Culinary qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 1 or 2) is a plus but not essential.
• Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously

Pay Range
£16.50—£16.50 GBP