Chef de Partie Required - Flexible start time

The Olympic Studios; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free cinema tickets

Dining discount

Refer a friend program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Olympic Studios is seeking a motivated Chef de Partie to join our culinary team, supporting the Head Chef in food preparation, kitchen management and mentoring. You will help deliver memorable dining experiences for our upstairs Members’ Club and ground floor Bistro, contributing to high standards of flavour and presentation.

We offer a zero-hour contract with hours discussed during recruitment; standard hours are 40–45 per week, in London.

Qualifications

• Relevant food safety certifications (e.g., Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate) are required.
• Excellent knife skills and a keen eye for detail in food presentation.
• Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations (e.g., HACCP).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A supportive and clear leadership style to mentor and mange junior chefs.
• A strong ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to attend and undertake all required training.
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures

Responsibilities

• Working with the Head Chef and the kitchen team to maintain high standards in the quality of food in its flavour, preparation and its presentation.
• Ensuring that each dish is prepared and cooked with quality and pride, according to our standards.
• Working as part of a great team to ensure a smooth and high-quality service in a supportive
• Training, guiding and mentoring other junior chefs (Demi and Commis chefs)
• Maintain a detailed knowledge of the full menu and be able to explain dish descriptions/allergens
• Ensuring stock is rotated and labelled correctly within your sections
• Ensure your work areas/spaces are clean at all times
• Making sure all checklists and cleaning rotas are adhered to
• Working in all areas of the kitchen depending on the daily needs
• To observe all Company Food Hygiene and Health and Safety policies in line with required food safety standards
• To assist the Head Chef to check the completeness of all suppliers’ deliveries and the correctness of their invoices
• To set out, maintain and monitor high standards of cooking and presentation
• Ensuring that all completed food is correctly wrapped, labelled, and put in out-fridge for each event
• To work closely with Head Chef and other chefs at each event to ensure that the function
• To liaise and work closely with the Club and Bistro front of house teams

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Tools

HACCP

Job description

Contract: This is a zero-hour employment contract. Your General Manager will discuss this with you during recruitment, such as the hours and days you’d be available to work.

Hours per week: Hours vary according to business requirements & your availability, however the standard amount is 40-45hrs per week

Pay: Total guaranteed rate of £16.50/hr (this is made up of £12.71/hr plus £3.79/hr in guaranteed tronc)

Location & address: The Olympic, 117-123 Church Road Barnes, London, SW13 9HL

ABOUT US

A hub of entertainment, with cinema at its heart, set in iconic locations.

At heart, cinema comes first—creating spaces that deliver films exactly as the creators intended, with an atmosphere that enhances, never overshadows, the experience. Across all our locations, we celebrate the storied heritage of the buildings we call home, seamlessly blending history with the contemporary moment.

Read more about us: https://www.olympicstudios.com

JOIN OUR TEAM

Join our team and help shape exceptional experiences across iconic locations, all while working with a passionate group passionate about film, entertainment, and delivering a personalised experience for our members and guests.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Chef de Partie to join our dynamic culinary team serving our upstairs Members’ Club and ground floor Bistro. You’ll play a key role in the daily operations of the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation, kitchen management and team mentoring. The ideal candidate will be a creative and dedicated individual with a passion for delivering memorable dining experiences.

Duties & responsibilities

• Working with the Head Chef and the kitchen team to maintain high standards in the quality of food in its flavour, preparation and its presentation
• Ensuring that each dish is prepared and cooked with quality and pride, according to our standards
• Working as part of a great team to ensure a smooth and high-quality service in a supportive
• Training, guiding and mentoring other junior chefs (Demi and Commis chefs)
• Maintain a detailed knowledge of the full menu and be able to explain dish descriptions/allergens
• Ensuring stock is rotated and labelled correctly within your sections
• Ensure your work areas/spaces are clean at all times
• Making sure all checklists and cleaning rotas are adhered to
• Working in all areas of the kitchen depending on the daily needs
• To observe all Company Food Hygiene and Health and Safety policies in line with required food safety standards
• To assist the Head Chef to check the completeness of all suppliers’ deliveries and the correctness of their invoices
• To set out, maintain and monitor high standards of cooking and presentation
• Ensuring that all completed food is correctly wrapped, labelled, and put in out-fridge for each event
• To work closely with Head Chef and other chefs at each event to ensure that the function
• To liaise and work closely with the Club and Bistro front of house teams

What we are looking for:

If you meet some but not all the criteria below, we’d still love to hear from you. We understand the value of transferable skills.

• Relevant food safety certifications (e.g., Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate) are required.
• Excellent knife skills and a keen eye for detail in food presentation.
• Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations (e.g., HACCP).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A supportive and clear leadership style to mentor and mange junior chefs in a supportive
• A strong ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to attend and undertake all required training
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures

OUR BENEFITS- WHAT WE OFFER

• Free cinema tickets and staff screening events at any of our locations
• Discounted dining (50% discount for a party of two, 25% for tables of 3-4 guests)
• Introduce an Icon! scheme (refer a friend)
• Employee Assistance Programme and additional benefits through Hospitality Action
• Flow is an online learning platform that provides a range of training courses to learn and