Chef de Partie - Heathrow Terminal 5

Oak View Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & beverage discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at Pilots Bar & Kitchen in Heathrow Terminal 5. This fast-paced, high-volume environment offers the chance to prepare high-quality dishes for a global audience and develop your culinary career within a supportive team.

You'll thrive on delivering dishes to company standards, manage your section during service, and uphold food safety, stock rotation and waste control while benefiting from ongoing training and

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar professional kitchen role.
• Experience working in a fast-paced hospitality, restaurant, hotel or catering environment.
• A strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen best practices.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A positive attitude and team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to company standards
• Managing and running your designated section effectively during service
• Ensuring all food is prepared, stored and handled in line with food safety procedures
• Supporting the Sous Chef and Head Chef in delivering a consistent, high-quality food offer
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with stock rotation and waste control

Skills

Chef de Partie

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Job description

Oak View Group is reinventing the way the world comes together.

Driven by a passion to revolutionise the live events industry with dynamic thinking and an unshakeable dedication to those we serve, OVG turns up the volume on what makes life extraordinary.

From inspired development to curated hospitality, from brand innovation to premium for all, OVG is setting new standards and redefining expectations for everyone.

About The Venue

Pilots Bar & Kitchen is inspired by the glamour of travel in the 1950’s. As part of Rhubarb Hospitality Collection, our 150 cover restaurant serves an eclectic Brasserie style menu featuring international favourites and British specials. As a perfect dining option for all, Pilots is a destination in its own right.

Role Purpose

We're looking for a passionate, skilled and motivated Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at Pilots Bar & Kitchen in Heathrow Terminal 5.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, vibrant hospitality environment, preparing high-quality dishes for guests from around the world. Whether your experience comes from airports, restaurants, hotels or busy catering operations, we're looking for chefs who take pride in their work and thrive in a high-volume kitchen.

If you're looking to develop your culinary career within a supportive team and dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to company standards
• Managing and running your designated section effectively during service
• Ensuring all food is prepared, stored and handled in line with food safety procedures
• Supporting the Sous Chef and Head Chef in delivering a consistent, high-quality food offer
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with stock rotation and waste control

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar professional kitchen role
• Experience working in a fast-paced hospitality, restaurant, hotel or catering environment
• A strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen best practices
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A positive attitude and team-focused approach

Good to Know

The role offfers £14.98 an hour. We offer ongoing training and development, including management development programmes designed to support long-term career progression. You'll gain valuable exposure to the wider business across Heathrow and beyond, with opportunities for internal transfers and promotions throughout the group. Additional benefits include a 40% food and beverage discount at selected restaurants, access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, a Cycle to Work scheme and a refer-a-friend bonus.

Our Inclusion Commitments

OVG is for everyone. Diversity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence.

Wherever you come from, wherever you are going, we’d love to hear from you.

If you need any additional support or adjustments with your application, let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Please note that in order to proceed with your application you must provide us with at least 5 years checkable working references and pass a criminal record background check (DBS).