Chef de Partie - Lead a High-Energy Kitchen

Las Iguanas Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay and Tronc

50% off food and drink

Flexible contracts

Referral bonus

Career growth opportunities

Wellbeing & support

Perks & rewards

Job summary

Las Iguanas is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead a section in our fast‑paced South American kitchen. You’ll deliver dishes to specification, train junior teammates, and help maintain the highest standards of quality and presentation every service.

Join a close‑knit team where your knife skills, pace and pride in craft matter. You’ll mentor others, stay organised during peak periods, and help ensure smooth service with energy and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Solid kitchen experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to run a section with pace and precision.
• Coaching and developing junior team members.
• Strong work ethic and pride in craft.

Responsibilities

• Organise, coordinate, and deliver service across one or more sections in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to produce dishes to specification.
• Lead by example—coach, nurture, and develop junior team members.

Skills

Solid kitchen experience

Knife skills

Team leadership

Fast-paced environment

Cleanliness and hygiene

Job description

Las Iguanas is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead a section in our fast‑paced South American kitchen. You’ll deliver dishes to specification, train junior teammates, and help maintain the highest standards of quality and presentation every service.

Join a close‑knit team where your knife skills, pace and pride in craft matter. You’ll mentor others, stay organised during peak periods, and help ensure smooth service with energy and a positive attitude.