Chef de Partie — Lead & Create Across Kitchens

The Pembroke Club - Main Kitchen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class salary

Family meal on shift

Industry-leading Learning & Dev.

Pension scheme – employer contributed

Annual staff award ceremony and party

Benefits to be set up as we open

Job summary

The Pembroke is seeking a Chef de Partie to join its premium culinary team in London. You will oversee a designated kitchen section, ensuring smooth daily operations and the delivery of high-quality dishes during prep and service.

You will support the Sous Chef and Head Chef, uphold strict food safety practices, and contribute to menu development and continuous improvement of dishes for both restaurant service and events.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie background.
• Solid understanding of kitchen operations, cooking techniques, and food safety.
• Ability to stay calm and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team focused mindset.
• Good organisational skills with high attention to detail and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the restaurant’s quality standards.
• Maintain mise en place and ensure the section is fully prepared for service.
• Train, guide, and support junior team members such as Commis or Demi CDPs.
• Monitor stock levels, minimise waste, and assist with ordering as needed.
• Ensure cleanliness, organisation and compliance with food safety regulations and other training relevant to your role.
• Follow all dish specifications, recipes, and preparation methods consistently to maintain quality.
• Ensure portion sizes, cooking times and presentation match the restaurant’s standards.
• Maintain accurate recipe adherence to control costs, reduce waste, and ensure consistency.
• Report any deviations from recipe specs or quality issues to senior chefs immediately.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of event menus by producing high-quality dishes within your assigned section.
• Work closely with the Sous Chef and Senior Sous Chef to organise mise en place for upcoming events.
• Support smooth service during events by maintaining organisation, communicating with the team and responding quickly to changes.
• Ensure all dishes sent from your section for events are consistent, well-presented and aligned with dietary requirements.
• Help maintain cleanliness, organisation and readiness in your section throughout event service.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Kitchen operations

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

The Pembroke is seeking a Chef de Partie to join its premium culinary team in London. You will oversee a designated kitchen section, ensuring smooth daily operations and the delivery of high-quality dishes during prep and service.

You will support the Sous Chef and Head Chef, uphold strict food safety practices, and contribute to menu development and continuous improvement of dishes for both restaurant service and events.