Chef de Partie — Creative Kitchen, Two Concepts, Fast-Paced

House of Louie; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Staff meals

Uniform provided

Employee discounts

Refurbished kitchen

Two restaurants

Career progression

Collaborative team

Job summary

House of Louie is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team in the heart of the West End. You will take responsibility for your section, delivering high-quality dishes with a focus on consistency, presentation, and hygiene.

You will work closely with the Head Chef and broader kitchen team in a fast-paced environment across two distinct restaurants and a late-night bar, contributing to menu development and maintaining exceptional standards throughout service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie or in a similar kitchen role.
• Strong cooking skills and a good understanding of kitchen operations.
• A passion for food, quality ingredients, and delivering consistently high standards.
• Good knife skills and attention to detail.
• A strong understanding of food hygiene, safety, and correct food handling.
• The ability to manage your section effectively and work independently.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to support and develop other team members.
• A reliable, hardworking, and collaborative approach.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• A genuine interest in learning, developing, and contributing to a creative kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your section, ensuring smooth and efficient service
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a consistently high standard
• Ensure all ingredients and mise en place are prepared in line with service requirements
• Follow recipes, preparation methods, and portion controls accurately
• Maintain excellent standards of food quality, freshness, flavour, and presentation
• Ensure all food is handled, stored, and prepared in line with food safety and hygiene regulations
• Maintain a clean, organised, and well-stocked workstation
• Monitor stock levels, support stock rotation, and minimise food waste
• Work closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to deliver seamless service
• Support and guide junior members of the kitchen team when required
• Contribute to menu development and the introduction of new dishes where appropriate
• Maintain a calm, organised, and professional approach during busy services

Skills

Cooking skills

Knife skills

Food hygiene

Time management

Organisation

Independence

Work under pressure

Team support

Creativity

Job description

House of Louie is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team in the heart of the West End. You will take responsibility for your section, delivering high-quality dishes with a focus on consistency, presentation, and hygiene.

You will work closely with the Head Chef and broader kitchen team in a fast-paced environment across two distinct restaurants and a late-night bar, contributing to menu development and maintaining exceptional standards throughout service.