Chef De Partie - The Hero's Return

Battersea Academy for Skills & Employment (BASE) C.I.C.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Hero’s Return is recruiting a Chef de Partie for our kitchen at Battersea Power Station in London. You will prepare and cook high-quality dishes, oversee specific stations, and ensure compliance with EHO standards while delivering great meals on time.

We offer an environment that supports growth, with a competitive hourly rate (£16–£18) and a flexible, busy kitchen culture that rewards initiative and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food preparation in a professional kitchen.
• Strong culinary technique and cooking knowledge.
• Familiarity with EHO regulations and compliance.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Good communication with colleagues and teams.
• Previous restaurant experience is preferred.
• Ability to serve guests courteously when required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes according to specifications.
• Oversee kitchen sections (grill, pastry, sauté).
• Rotate stock and manage kitchen orders daily.
• Maintain clean, organised workstations to meet EHO standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth service during busy periods.
• Produce consistently high-quality, well-presented food.
• Support junior staff with training and guidance.

Skills

Proven experience in food preparation

Culinary technique

EHO & Compliance

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Previous restaurant experience

Guest service

Job description

The Hero’s Return is recruiting

Location: Battersea Power Station

ChefDePartie

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Chef de Partie to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality dishes in accordance with our standards. This role offers an excellent opportunity for those passionate about food to develop their skills and progress within a busy kitchen environment. Our ideal Chef de Partie will play a vital part in maintaining the smooth operation of the kitchen, by being able to deliver great food to a deadline, as well as being able to make sure all EHO regulations and compliance is adhered to, and delivering exceptional meals every single time for our diners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes according to our specs and standards
• Oversee specific sections of the kitchen, such as grill, pastry, or sauté stations
• Assist in the daily rotation of kitchen supplies and ingredients and the order of the kitchen
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of workstations to comply with EHO standards
• Being able to collaborate with your colleagues to ensure efficient and calm service during busy periods
• Produce consistently presented, high quality food
• Support junior kitchen staff with training and guidance as required

Skills

• Proven experience in food preparation and cooking within a professional kitchen environment
• Strong knowledge of culinary technique
• Familiarity with EHO & Compliance
• Excellent organisational skills & the ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Communication skills to coordinate effectively with your colleagues
• Previous restaurant experience
• Ability to serve guests courteously when required

This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to learn and progress into more senior roles, while contributing to the culture of a brand new restaurant with a huge opportunity to grow.

Pay: £16.00-£18.00 per hour

Benefits

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person