Chef de Partie - Fast-Paced Street-Food Kitchen, 40h

Interaction Recruitment PLC; Wyboston; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Chef de Partie to join a busy leisure, spa and hotel venue in the Bedford area. Salary £31,200–£33,280 per year, DOE, 40 hours per week, permanent full-time contract.

The role requires running your own section, cooking to high standards, and supporting junior chefs within a modern, fast-paced kitchen serving street-food style dishes. A strong focus on hygiene and FIFO is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous professional kitchen experience.

Responsibilities

• Running your own section during busy service periods.
• Preparing fresh food in line with menus and agreed standards.
• Completing mise en place ahead of service.
• Cooking and plating dishes quickly and consistently.
• Managing both scheduled guest demand and walk-in orders.
• Maintaining portion control and presentation standards.
• Rotating stock correctly and following FIFO procedures.
• Receiving and checking deliveries.
• Assisting with stock takes.
• Maintaining excellent kitchen hygiene standards.
• Following food safety, allergen and Health & Safety procedures.
• Ensuring your section is clean, organised and service-ready.
• Supporting and supervising junior chefs where required.
• Delegating tasks appropriately during preparation and service.

Skills

Kitchen experience

High-volume environment

Food hygiene knowledge

Time management

Team collaboration

Allergens awareness

Calm under pressure

Menu execution

Section leadership

Staff supervision

Job description

Chef de Partie

Location: Wyboston / Bedford Area
Salary: £31,200–£33,280 per annum DOE
Equivalent to £15.00–£16.00 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Interaction Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Chef de Partie to join a busy and well-established leisure, spa and hotel venue.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity working 40 hours per week within a modern, fast-paced kitchen environment. The venue operates across three different catering areas, with this position based primarily within the leisure venue kitchen, supporting hotel, spa and walk-in guests.

The style of food is very different from traditional fine dining or formal events catering. This is a high-volume, on-trend menu focused around popular street-food style dishes including smash burgers, wings, loaded fries and other quick-service meals.

We are therefore looking for a Chef de Partie who enjoys working at pace, can respond quickly to changing demand and thrives in a busy service environment.

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you will take responsibility for your own section and play a key role in ensuring food is prepared and served quickly, consistently and to a high standard.

Your duties will include:

• Running your own section during busy service periods

• Preparing fresh food in line with menus and agreed standards

• Completing mise en place ahead of service

• Cooking and plating dishes quickly and consistently

• Managing both scheduled guest demand and walk-in orders

• Working efficiently during high-volume periods

• Maintaining portion control and presentation standards

• Monitoring stock levels and reducing unnecessary waste

• Rotating stock correctly and following FIFO procedures

• Receiving and checking deliveries

• Assisting with stock takes

• Maintaining excellent kitchen hygiene standards

• Following food safety, allergen and Health & Safety procedures

• Ensuring your section is clean, organised and service-ready

• Supporting and supervising junior chefs where required

• Delegating tasks appropriately during preparation and service

• Working closely with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams

• Supporting other areas of the wider catering operation when required

The business operates as one wider kitchen team across its three locations, so there may occasionally be a requirement to assist elsewhere during holiday cover or particularly busy periods. However, this role will be permanently based within the leisure venue kitchen.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone with previous experience as a Chef de Partie or experienced Commis Chef ready to step up, who is comfortable working within a fast-moving kitchen.

You will need:

• Previous professional kitchen experience

• Experience running or taking responsibility for a section

• The ability to work quickly without compromising quality

• Confidence working in a high-volume environment

• Good organisation and time-management skills

• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety

• Understanding of allergens and dietary requirements

• The ability to remain calm during busy service periods

• A positive, team-focused attitude

• The ability to supervise and support junior chefs

• Flexibility to work across a seven-day rota

• A genuine interest in modern, casual and street-food style menus

Experience within hotels, leisure venues, casual dining, high-volume restaurants, pubs or similar fast-paced kitchens would be particularly relevant.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a strong and established kitchen team within a business that is looking to recruit for the long term.

The company is keen to invest in its people and retain good chefs, making this a great opportunity for someone looking for stability, development and the chance to become an established member of the team.

You can expect:

• £31,200–£33,280 per annum DOE

• 40 contracted hours per week

• Permanent, full-time employment

• Modern, well-equipped kitchen facilities

• A fast-paced and varied working environment

• A supportive and experienced kitchen team

• Opportunity for long-term development

• Exposure to different styles of catering across the wider business

• A modern, on-trend food offering

• Genuine opportunity to build a long-term career with the company

If you are an experienced Chef de Partie who enjoys a busy kitchen, likes working at pace and wants to join a team that is looking to invest in people for the long term, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a member of the Interaction Recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

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