Chef De Partie - South Croydon

Chartwells Independent; Croydon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK seeks a Chef De Partie to create exceptional food experiences. In this full-time role, you will prepare high-quality meals, supervise a team, and ensure customer satisfaction through delicious offerings. Candidates must have NVQ level 3 or equivalent, experience in a similar role, and strong communication skills. Benefits include free meals, gym access, and professional development opportunities. Join us and grow your culinary career with competitive pay and excellent rewards.

Benefits

Free meals

On-site gym

Pension scheme

Discounts on shopping

Cinema ticket discounts

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role is required.
• Must hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Candidates should have a flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Listen to customer feedback to improve services.

Skills

Supervising a team

Excellent communication skills

Food Hygiene certificate

Culinary skills

Education

NVQ level 3 or 706/2 and above C&G

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious and competent Chef De Partie to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a full time basis contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations
• Catering for ages 10–18 plus adult staff body over 1,000 meals
  Be passionate about great‑tasting food and exceptional customer service

Qualifications

• Min NVQ level 3 or up to 706/2 and above C&G
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Have a flexible approach to working
• Physically fit for the demands of a busy kitchen
• Excellent communication skills – good command of English and written English
• Can lead a shift

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

Benefits

• Term time only
• Free meals
• Free on‑site gym
• On‑site free car parking
• Free on‑site swimming pool access
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un‑wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Working 5 days out of 7