Chef de Partie, Private Sports Club, Kensington

COREcruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private sports club in West London is seeking a Chef de Partie or a Commis Chef ready to step up. You will support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations, preparing fresh seasonal dishes in a friendly atmosphere. The role offers a four-day working week and mentorship from an experienced team, ideal for chefs early in their careers or studying. Competitive pay of £15–17 per hour with clear long-term progression opportunities within a supportive kitchen environment.

Benefits

Consistent rota with strong work-life balance

Mentorship from an experienced senior team

Clear long-term progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef ready to step up.
• Ability to run smaller events independently.
• Experience managing prep, stock rotation, and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chefs with daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare mise en place across all services.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality food for members and guests.

Skills

Strong interest in fresh produce and modern British cooking

Organised and confident in a professional kitchen

Reliable, punctual, and positive

Ability to learn and progress within hospitality

Job description

Pay

£15–17 per hour
Around £31,200–£35,360 per year based on 40 hours

Schedule

4 x 10-hour shifts per week
Option for a 5th shift if needed

A strong opportunity for a Chef de Partie or a Commis Chef ready to step up

Join a respected private sports club in West London.
The club is known for its welcoming atmosphere, quality food, and organised kitchen team.

The venue blends relaxed dining with regular social and sporting events.
You will cook fresh, seasonal dishes for members and guests in a friendly, community-focused setting.

What you will do

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chefs with daily kitchen operations
• Prepare mise en place across all services
• Run smaller events independently
• Manage general prep, stock rotation, and quality checks
• Deliver consistent, high-quality food for members and guests
• Typical volume is around 50 covers per day
• Busiest periods are Thursday to Sunday, mainly daytime service

About you

• Currently a Chef de Partie or a strong Commis Chef ready to step up
• Strong interest in fresh produce and modern British cooking
• Organised and confident in a professional kitchen
• Reliable, punctual, and positive
• Keen to learn and progress within hospitality
• Well suited to chefs early in their career or balancing work with studies

What’s on offer

• Consistent rota with strong work-life balance
• Four-day working week
• Mentorship from an experienced senior team
• Supportive and friendly kitchen culture
• Clear long-term progression opportunities
• £15–17 per hour (£31,200–£35,360 per year based on 40 hours)