Chef de Partie - Surbiton, London

Lexington Catering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Greater London is looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to support and mentor the kitchen team. The ideal candidate will ensure high standards of food preparation and cleanliness while maintaining food stocks within budget. Experience in a kitchen environment and knowledge of food safety regulations are essential. Join a people-first business that values diversity and offers numerous perks, including flexible working hours and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Free meals

Flexible working hours

28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Mental health support

Pension schemes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to mentor and train kitchen team members.
• Knowledge of COSHH and Food Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support and organize the kitchen team.
• Maintain and control food stocks within budget.
• Ensure high standards of food preparation and cleanliness.

Skills

Passion for food

Customer service excellence

Team player

Job description

Chef de Partie - Surbiton, London

Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that focus on providing great food and service to customers. To do this we need fabulous people and we work hard to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued and enjoy what they do.

What you’ll be doing…

As a Chef de Partie you will support, organise, mentor and train members of the kitchen team in line with company procedures.

• Ensure food preparation and control meets requirements in respect of COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported
• Support the manager in maintaining, ordering and controlling food stocks within budget
• Maintaining up to date product and menu knowledge, and maintaining a high standard of food preparation and presentation, ensuring portion and quality control
• Ensuring high standards of cleanliness of all areas in the kitchen and of equipment

Working Pattern : What can you bring?

• Possess a passion for food
• Focused on the front line
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Team player
• Previous experience of working in a kitchen

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you :

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
• Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Wellbeing first - mental health support and wellbeing perks.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with! No need for legal names at this stage.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK , serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? Toenrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help!

Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!