Chef de Partie - Premium Ingredients, Career Growth

Quest Employment; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Employment in Weybridge is seeking a motivated Chef de Partie to join a high-standard catering team. You will manage a designated section, cook to exact company standards, and contribute to busy service while maintaining exceptional quality and cleanliness.

Working with premium ingredients, you will uphold HACCP and food-safety best practices, support junior kitchen staff, and collaborate with Head and Sous Chefs to develop menus and new ideas.

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Chef de Partie or experienced Commis Chef.
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or higher) and formal culinary training advantageous.
• Strong knife skills and core culinary techniques; ability to handle high-volume service.
• Reliable, calm under pressure; a strong team player with passion for food quality.

Responsibilities

• Section management: prepare, cook and present dishes to company standards.
• Maintain high standards of taste, presentation and portion control.
• Assist with inventory, stock rotation and wastage control.
• Support junior kitchen staff and collaborate with Head Chef and Sous Chef.
• Contribute ideas to seasonal menu developments.

Skills

Section management

High-volume service

Team player

Calm under pressure

Reliability

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2+)

Formal culinary training / NVQ

Job description

Quest Employment in Weybridge is seeking a motivated Chef de Partie to join a high-standard catering team. You will manage a designated section, cook to exact company standards, and contribute to busy service while maintaining exceptional quality and cleanliness.

Working with premium ingredients, you will uphold HACCP and food-safety best practices, support junior kitchen staff, and collaborate with Head and Sous Chefs to develop menus and new ideas.