Chef de Partie: High-Volume Kitchen & Live Stations

Compass Group UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised meals

Subsidised gym

Pension scheme

Career pathways

MyLearning

Digital GP

Travel discounts

Retail discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Job summary

Compass Group UK in Greater London is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead a section in a busy fresh-food kitchen, delivering breakfast and lunch for staff dining and supporting live cooking stations and rotating pop-up concepts.

You will work across multiple sections, maintain high standards, and ensure food safety while collaborating with a dynamic kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in events, banqueting, production, or other high-volume kitchens.
• Strong fresh-food cooking skills.
• Confidence working in a busy, high-volume service environment.
• Experience following recipes and portion controls.
• Ability to multitask across kitchen sections.
• Teamwork and positive hands-on approach.
• Calm under pressure and interest in modern food trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own section within a busy fresh-food kitchen.
• Prepare and cook high-volume breakfast and lunch services.
• Support live cooking stations and rotating pop-up concepts.
• Assist with hospitality and event catering.
• Follow recipes and portion controls.
• Deliver high standards of food quality during service.
• Collaborate with kitchen team across multiple sections.
• Support terrace BBQs and seasonal activations.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Fresh-food cooking

Teamwork

Multitasking

Pressure handling

Job description

Compass Group UK in Greater London is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead a section in a busy fresh-food kitchen, delivering breakfast and lunch for staff dining and supporting live cooking stations and rotating pop-up concepts.

You will work across multiple sections, maintain high standards, and ensure food safety while collaborating with a dynamic kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.