Chef de Partie - Soho Farmhouse - Blake's Bakery

Soho House via Caterer.com; Banbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Team meal on shift

50% Team discount on Food & Drink

Staff Room Rates

Health Cash Plan

Dental Plan

Birthday Day Off

Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home

2 paid charity days per year

Counselling Sessions

Cookhouse & House Tonic training

Continuous training

Team Events

Job summary

Soho House Banbury is seeking a Chef de Partie to support the kitchen brigade in delivering exceptional dining experiences for our members and guests. You will prepare food before service, set up stations, and plate to our standards while maintaining a professional attitude.

Ideal applicants have up to 2 years in a busy venue, a passion for food, enjoy working in a team, and are flexible with shifts including weekends. The role offers training, development and strong staff benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a busy high-profile venue.
• Passion for food and strong desire to learn and grow.
• Understanding of basic food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Plating food to company guidelines and high standards.
• Ensure mise en place is completed before service.
• Maintain professionalism and teamwork in a busy kitchen.
• Support junior team members and guide through training.
• Assist in team meals and respect dietary needs.
• Assist with deep cleaning of the kitchen and proper storage of items.

Skills

Teamwork

Food preparation

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 1 or 2

Job description

Banbury

The Role…

At Soho House, aChef de Partie supports the kitchen brigade in delivering exceptional dining experiences to our members and guests. As a Chef de Partie, your role is to make sure that our members have an amazing dining experience every time. Possessing a keen passion for food , we will give you a platform to connect, grow, have fun and make an impact

Y our main responsibility is to ensure t hat the food we deliver to our members it of the highest quality. This includes preparing food before service, setting up and stocking kitchen stations and plating to company standards .

What's in it for you?

• Weekly Pay
• Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
• 50% Team discount on Food & Drink, 7 days a week
• Staff Room Rates
• Health Cash Plan (option to up to 2 additional dependents)
• Dental Plan (option to add up to 2 additional dependents)
• Birthday Day Off after 1 years' continuous service
• Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
• In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
• Free Counselling Sessions
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & Tonic Programmes offer unique food and drink training, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
• Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career

• Plating food according to company guidelines ensuring high standards.
• Ensuring mis en place is completed before service.
• Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are met.
• Attending regular meetings with front and back of house teams to learn about any menu or service changes and specials alongside daily tastings.
• Support junior team members (e.g., Commis Chefs) through guidance and collaboration.
• Assist in preparation of team meals as requested, considering dietary needs and variety.
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude towards learning, improvement, and teamwork.
• Supporting with the deep cleaning of the entire kitchen before close.
• Wrapping unused items and storing them in proper area at the end of service.

What we are looking for...

A successful Chef de Partie for Soho House will ideally have up to 2 years’ experience in a busy high-profile venue and a natural flair for first class service. You’ll be reliable, friendly and happy to be a key part of the team that strives for success.

• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in similar capacity
• Passion for food, attention to detail, and a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Understanding of basic food safety and hygiene practices.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive, proactive, and respectful attitude in a busy kitchen environment.
• Culinary qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 1 or 2) is a plus but not essential.
• Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously

The salary range for this role if filled within the UK is listed below. The range for the position in different geographies may vary based on market differences.

Pay Range

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