Chef de Partie: Lead a High-Quality Kitchen

Colonial Group; Cheddar; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join a busy kitchen team. You will be responsible for your section, cooking and presenting dishes to high standards, while ensuring food hygiene and cleanliness.

The role is full-time and permanent, 40 hours per week, with weekends and bank holidays as required. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment and support junior team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or similar in a professional kitchen.
• Passion for producing high-quality food and maintaining excellent standards.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety standards.
• Ability to confidently manage your section during busy service.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Positive, reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Team player with ability to support junior colleagues.
• Desirable: relevant food hygiene qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the preparation, cooking and presentation of dishes within your section.
• Follow menus, recipes, portion control and presentation standards.
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality and hygiene.
• Keep your section, equipment and work areas clean and ready for service.
• Support stock rotation, stock control and reduce food waste.
• Work closely with the wider kitchen team for smooth service.
• Guide junior kitchen team members as required.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Thrives under pressure

Flexible attitude

Education

Food hygiene qualification(s)

Job description

Colonial Group is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join a busy kitchen team. You will be responsible for your section, cooking and presenting dishes to high standards, while ensuring food hygiene and cleanliness.

The role is full-time and permanent, 40 hours per week, with weekends and bank holidays as required. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment and support junior team members as needed.