Chef de Partie - Gaia London

Fundamental Hospitality; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals and dining discounts

Excellent career progression

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Gaia London, a luxury Greek-Mediterranean restaurant, is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join its award-winning kitchen. You will lead your section, deliver exceptional dishes, and support junior chefs in a fast-paced, premium environment.

Working alongside the Head and Sous Chefs, you will maintain high culinary standards, contribute to menu development, and help uphold brand standards while ensuring hygiene and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a luxury restaurant or five-star hotel.
• Strong technical cooking skills and passion for Mediterranean cuisine.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional food and hospitality.
• Leadership qualities and the ability to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes in line with brand standards
• Run your section efficiently during service
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail and consistency
• Follow all hygiene, food safety, and kitchen procedures
• Support junior chefs and contribute to a positive team culture
• Assist with menu development and seasonal updates when required

Job description

Chef de Partie |Gaia London

Gaia is looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to join the award-winning team, one of the city's leading luxury Greek-Mediterranean restaurants.

Working alongside the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you'll lead your section, deliver exceptional dishes, support junior chefs, and help maintain the highest culinary standards in a fast-paced, premium kitchen.

What We Offer:

• Salary: £17.50 per hour+ tips (average between £250 - £500 per month)
• Excellent career progression
• Ongoing training and development
• Staff meals and dining discounts

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes in line with brand standards
• Run your section efficiently during service
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail and consistency
• Follow all hygiene, food safety, and kitchen procedures
• Support junior chefs and contribute to a positive team culture
• Assist with menu development and seasonal updates when required

Who are we?

Established in 2011, Fundamental Hospitality is a UAE born company that unifies the regions leading lifestyle concepts. As an international ecosystem of hospitality brands, the group develops elevated, home-grown concepts that showcase the quality and innovation of the region, whilst exporting them to key cosmopolitan cities around the world. Fundamental Hospitality delivers lifestyle brands reimagined, where a creative approach to concept development leads to a dynamic experience in each and every venue. The group has played a fundamental role in the expansion of brands from the UAE to the world, where we understand the essential elements needed to execute experience driven lifestyle concepts on an international scale. The collection of brands within the portfolio include globally acclaimed concepts Gaia, Shanghai Me, Alaya, La Maison Ani, Piatti and Izu Burger, as well as international franchises, Scalini Dubai, Scalini Riyadh, Cipriani Dubai, and Cipriani Dolci UAE. Fundamental Hospitality owns and operates venues across the Middle East and Europe, with ongoing expansion of the group’s concepts into the GCC, Europe, UK, and USA. Dubai will further see the launch of new home grown concepts as Fundamental Hospitality continues to cement itself as the leading innovator in the hospitality industry.

Website: http://www.fundamentalhospitality.com

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a luxury restaurant or five-star hotel
• Strong technical cooking skills and passion for Mediterranean cuisine
• A positive attitude, leadership qualities, and the ability to perform under pressure
• Commitment to delivering exceptional food and hospitality