Chef de Partie — Lead Open-Fire Kitchen Team

Hawksmoor Air Street; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Tronc paid for every hour

Free team meals on shift

50% off food for you & loved ones

Income protection and death in service

Paid voluntary days

Early wage access & financial tools

Referral bonuses from day one

Exclusive savings on travel & shopping

Welfare budget for snacks & drinks

Full training and progression

Job summary

Hawksmoor Air Street is seeking a Chef de Partie to take ownership of their section, delivering consistently high-quality dishes with precision and pride. You’ll balance technical skill, organisation and teamwork to ensure smooth services in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will lead and support junior cooks, maintain top standards of food safety, sustainability and waste minimisation, and work closely with the wider kitchen team to deliver seamless service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie with fresh food preparation.
• Technically strong with good organisational skills.
• Calm and focused during busy services.
• Supportive team player who enjoys developing others.
• Passionate about high-quality produce and open-fire cooking.

Responsibilities

• Run your section with confidence and consistency.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to Hawksmoor standards.
• Manage mise en place, service and close down efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sustainability and waste minimisation.
• Support and guide Commis Chefs on your section.
• Work closely with the wider kitchen team to deliver seamless service.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Fresh-food expertise

Strong organisation

Calm under pressure

Mentoring others

Open-fire cooking passion

Job description

Hawksmoor Air Street is seeking a Chef de Partie to take ownership of their section, delivering consistently high-quality dishes with precision and pride. You’ll balance technical skill, organisation and teamwork to ensure smooth services in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will lead and support junior cooks, maintain top standards of food safety, sustainability and waste minimisation, and work closely with the wider kitchen team to deliver seamless service.