Chef de Partie for Royal Academy of Arts

Medirest Signature; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Medirest Signature at The Royal Academy of Arts is looking for a Chef de Partie to join their culinary team. This role involves supporting the Head Chef in delivering exceptional food experiences in a fine dining environment. Ideal candidates should have a background in high-volume catering and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Negotiable hourly rate based on experience

5-day work week

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume environments, particularly banqueting.
• Background in Fine Dining from hotels, restaurants, or catering.
• Strong planning and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in culinary standards and event delivery.
• Maintain organization in daily kitchen management.
• Collaborate with the F&B Manager on food offerings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Innovation

Job description

We are currently looking to add Chef de Partie to our team at The Royal Academy of Arts, London, to deliver a world-class guest experience. Our Cafés and Restaurants are located amongst inspiring masterpieces within Burlington House.

We seek a passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated individual who can create their own masterpieces through delightfully presented lunches, beautiful afternoon teas, and spectacular light bites and treats.

Package Description

• 35 - 40-hour blue contract
• Weekly pay
• Hourly rate: London Living Wage, negotiable based on experience
• 5-day work week, Mondays usually closed, weekend work may be required

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in delivering culinary and food safety standards, including client tastings, chef briefings, food safety compliance, and event delivery
• Maintain high organisation in kitchen management daily; role is mainly kitchen-based with some office work
• Demonstrate knowledge of current food trends and bring innovation to food offerings in the event business
• Collaborate with F&B Manager and restaurant managers to build positive relationships within the business

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in high-volume environments such as major events or banqueting
• Background in Fine Dining, gained in hotels, restaurants, or contract catering
• Passion for the catering industry
• Strong communication skills and ability to present to colleagues, peers, and clients
• Organised with excellent planning skills
• Proven leadership and team management abilities

About The Company

Heritage Portfolio, a segment of Sodexo Live!, provides outstanding catering and event services at cultural destinations like V&A Dundee, The Royal Academy of Arts, The Signet Library, RAF Museum Hendon, The Scottish National Gallery, and more. We are proud to have received a Royal Warrant of Appointment as a Catering Services Supplier for the Royal Garden Party.

Our ethos is to build a proud business by providing exceptional experiences that go beyond remarkable food. We seek passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our team and take pride in their work.