Chef de Partie - Covent Garden, London - Now Open!

Blue Note London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Note staff discount

Company pension scheme

28 days paid annual leave

Job summary

Blue Note London, Covent Garden, is seeking a dedicated Chef de Partie to lead a section and uphold the highest standards of cooking, presentation, and hygiene. You will own your station, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with a top-tier kitchen team to deliver memorable dining experiences.

Salary ranges £14.00–£15.00 per hour + troncs, with evenings, weekends, and bank holidays required. The venue offers staff discounts, a pension scheme, generous leave, ongoing training, and clear career

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie.
• Excellent knife skills and cooking techniques.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Passion for fresh, high-quality ingredients.
• Excellent teamwork and communication.
• Commitment to cleanliness and food safety.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of an assigned kitchen section during preparation and service.
• Prepare and cook dishes to Blue Note's recipes and specifications.
• Ensure all food leaving your section meets presentation and quality standards.
• Organise daily mise en place for efficient service.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate ordering requirements.
• Rotate stock and minimise food waste.
• Ensure all food is stored, labeled and handled safely.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation throughout the workstation.
• Support and mentor Commis Chefs and junior team members.
• Work closely with Sous Chefs and the Head Chef during service.
• Follow health & safety and food hygiene procedures.
• Assist with menu development and seasonal specials.
• Maintain equipment and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Support private dining events and special functions as required.

Skills

Knife skills

Organisation

Under pressure

Teamwork

Food safety

Flexibility

Communication

Job description

As Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for managing your own section, ensuring dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standard while supporting the wider kitchen team to deliver exceptional service. You'll take ownership of your station, maintain excellent organisation and hygiene standards, and contribute to creating memorable dining experiences for every guest.,

• Take ownership of an assigned kitchen section during preparation and service.
• Prepare and cook dishes consistently to Blue Note's recipes and specifications.
• Ensure all food leaving your section meets presentation and quality standards.
• Organise daily mise en place to ensure efficient service.
• Monitor stock levels within your section and communicate ordering requirements.
• Rotate stock correctly and minimise food waste.
• Ensure all food is stored, labelled and handled safely.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation throughout your workstation.
• Support and mentor Commis Chefs and junior team members.
• Work closely with Sous Chefs and the Head Chef during service.
• Ensure all health & safety and food hygiene procedures are followed.
• Assist with menu development and seasonal specials where appropriate.
• Maintain equipment and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Support private dining events and special functions as required.
• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie.
• Excellent knife skills and cooking techniques.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Passion for fresh, high-quality ingredients.
• Excellent teamwork and communication.
• Commitment to cleanliness and food safety.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Blue Note, one of the world's most celebrated live music venues, has recently opened our London home in Covent Garden.
• Salary: £14.00-£15.00 per hour + tronc (depending on experience)
• Benefits include:
• Blue Note London staff discount.
• Company pension scheme.
• 28 days paid annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata).
• Ongoing training and development.
• Career progression opportunities.

This is a rare opportunity to join the new team and help shape the culture, standards and guest experience of one of London's most anticipated hospitality venues. Combining world-class live music with exceptional food and beverage, we're looking for experienced hospitality professionals who take genuine pride in delivering exceptional service. Blue Note London is seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join our opening kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, premium hospitality environment where exceptional food, teamwork and consistency are at the heart of everything we do.

Schedule Hours: Full-time. Evening, weekend and bank holiday availability required.