Chef de Partie - High-Volume Kitchen, Canary Wharf

Compass Group UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Subsidised gym membership

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Job summary

Restaurant Associates at Canary Wharf in London is seeking a Chef de Partie for a premium, high-volume workplace hospitality operation. You will manage a dedicated kitchen section, delivering breakfast and lunch services with quality and speed, while upholding strict hygiene standards.

You should bring Chef de Partie experience in fast-paced environments, strong HACCP knowledge, and a collaborative mindset to support junior team members and senior chefs.

Qualifications

• Previous Chef de Partie experience within high-volume hospitality or contract catering environments.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and allergen management.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive approach and strong attention to detail.
• A passion for producing fresh, high-quality food.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Flexibility across different food styles and service concepts.

Responsibilities

• Running a designated kitchen section during service.
• Preparing and cooking dishes in line with agreed menus and specifications.
• Delivering high-volume breakfast and lunch services without compromising quality.
• Supporting multiple food concepts including counters, grab & go and hot food service.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, HACCP and allergen compliance standards.
• Ensuring your section remains clean, organised and service ready at all times.
• Supporting stock rotation, portion control and waste reduction initiatives.
• Working closely with senior chefs and supporting junior team members.
• Contributing to a positive, professional and collaborative kitchen culture.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

High-volume cooking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Restaurant Associates at Canary Wharf in London is seeking a Chef de Partie for a premium, high-volume workplace hospitality operation. You will manage a dedicated kitchen section, delivering breakfast and lunch services with quality and speed, while upholding strict hygiene standards.

You should bring Chef de Partie experience in fast-paced environments, strong HACCP knowledge, and a collaborative mindset to support junior team members and senior chefs.