Chef de Partie — High-Volume Event Kitchen Leader

Aramark Ltd; Warwick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tickets to Merlin Entertainments

Career progression opportunities

Benefits app with discounts and online

On-site parking

Job summary

Aramark UK at Warwick Castle is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a high-volume, events-led kitchen operation. You will help deliver quality food across events, weddings, conferences and seasonal experiences within the Central Production Unit (CPU).

You will lead your section during service, ensure consistency, pace, and presentation standards, uphold food safety and allergen standards, and mentor junior team members in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie in high-volume catering.
• Experience in events catering such as banqueting, weddings, conferences, or live events.
• Experience within a CPU or bulk production kitchen supplying multiple events.
• Strong technical cooking skills with ability to follow specifications, maintain quality, safety and allergen standards.
• Experience supporting stock control, cost management, and waste reduction.
• Ability to lead, coach and support junior kitchen team members under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality food for events in the Central Production Unit (CPU) for events including banquets, weddings, conferences, and large seasonal events.
• Lead your section during service, ensuring consistency, pace, and presentation standards.
• Prepare high-volume dishes with accuracy, ensuring correct portioning, labelling, and storage.
• Conduct quality checks prior to food dispatch or service.
• Work in full compliance with food safety, hygiene, allergen, and HACCP procedures.
• Support stock control, ordering, rotation, and waste reduction.
• Mentor new team members while maintaining the highest standards.
• Keep up to date with all menu items, allergen information, and completing daily kitchen checks.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Event catering

Team leadership

Stock control

Food safety

Job description

Aramark UK at Warwick Castle is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a high-volume, events-led kitchen operation. You will help deliver quality food across events, weddings, conferences and seasonal experiences within the Central Production Unit (CPU).

You will lead your section during service, ensure consistency, pace, and presentation standards, uphold food safety and allergen standards, and mentor junior team members in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.