Chef de Partie — Elevate Quality & Lead a Section

Chartwells Independent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways & MyLearning programs

Digital GP & wider healthcare benefits

Travel discounts with major providers

Grocery discounts

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our team and ensure dishes are prepared, cooked and presented to required standards within your section in line with food safety procedures.

You will run a kitchen section, train junior staff, assist with orders and deliveries, and maintain cleanliness and compliance with equipment usage. The role requires strong cooking skills and a team-focused attitude.

Qualifications

• Strong cooking skills - able to prepare complex food dishes in a refined way.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Passionate about working in a food service environment.
• Able to work positively with others as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all client and company health & safety procedures and standards at all times including adherence to food information regulations and food safety checks.
• Run a section of the kitchen to the required standards.
• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the required standards and portion specifications within your section/speciality.
• Directing the tasks and training any commis chefs or kitchen assistants working in your section.
• Assist with the processing of food orders.
• Assist with the receipt and storage of deliveries.
• Maintain the cleanliness of all kitchens and surrounding working areas.
• Ensure the correct use of all machinery and equipment.

Skills

Cooking skills

Experience in similar role

Team player

Food service passion

Education

NVQ Lvl2/3 in professional cookery

Job description

Restaurant Associates is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our team and ensure dishes are prepared, cooked and presented to required standards within your section in line with food safety procedures.

You will run a kitchen section, train junior staff, assist with orders and deliveries, and maintain cleanliness and compliance with equipment usage. The role requires strong cooking skills and a team-focused attitude.