Chef De Partie - Winchester

Compass Group PLC; Ewshot; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

On-site gym access

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Job summary

Compass Group UK & Ireland is seeking a talented Chef De Partie to join our catering team at a prestigious Independent School in Winchester. You will work with an experienced team to prepare high-quality, fresh meals for pupils and staff, ensuring consistency with client expectations.

You will contribute to daily operations, maintain food safety standards, and deliver excellent service in a visible role within the school environment.

Qualifications

• Passionate and aims to cook to the highest quality freshest food possible.
• Strong and consistent Chef De Partie background.
• Good motivator and able to work well within a team.
• Have excellent culinary skills with great attention to detail.
• A creative thinker with sound knowledge of the latest food trends and fashions.
• Have sound knowledge of hygiene, health and safety requirements.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a pressurised environment.
• Excellent people skills with the ability to develop and work well within a team.
• Immaculate personal presentation, outgoing, passionate, excellent customer service and communication skills are required for this highly visible position

Responsibilities

• To plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by the company and the client
• To ensure that the company's reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers
• To ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with company policy
• To be customer focused at all times, approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs
• To ensure all food is cooked, presented and served in line with company standards
• To act as a positive ambassador for the business
• To show commitment to company values in all aspects of your role

Skills

Chef De Partie background

Culinary skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Creativity

Hygiene knowledge

Customer service

Excellent communication

Passion for fresh food

Job description

Chef De Partie - Winchester

2026-09-22T00:00:00

Hampshire

Hampshire

GB

GU32 1BP

Full Time

2026-12-25T15:03:04.82

This job is with Compass Group UK & Ireland, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork - the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

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:

• Free meals
• Free on-site gym
• 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
• Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Working 5 out of 7 days

Fantastic Opportunity - Prestigious Independent School

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is the leading provider of catering and support services to Independent Schools in the UK. You will be part of a team that supports high quality education at this school by providing outstanding food and service to the pupils and staff. You will be a key part of a team who have a passion for preparing food daily using fresh ingredients. It all starts with enjoyment - great tasting, healthy food that pupils look forward to and really enjoy.

We are looking for a talented and experienced Chef De Partie to join our catering team at this prestigious Independent School based in Winchester. We are looking for someone that can help drive our food offer forward working alongside an experienced team of chefs. In return, we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary.

More about the role:

• To plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by the company and the client
• To ensure that the company's reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers
• To ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with company policy
• To be customer focused at all times, approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs
• To ensure all food is cooked, presented and served in line with company standards
• To act as a positive ambassador for the business
• To show commitment to company values in all aspects of your role

Who you are:

• Passionate and aims to cook to the highest quality freshest food possible
• Strong and consistent Chef De Partie background
• Good motivator and able to work well within a team
• Have excellent culinary skills with great attention to detail
• A creative thinker with sound knowledge of the latest food trends and fashions
• Have sound knowledge of hygiene, health and safety requirements
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a pressurised environment
• Excellent people skills with the ability to develop and work well within a team
• Immaculate personal presentation, outgoing, passionate, excellent customer service and communication skills are required for this highly visible position

About Us

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.

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We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members.

We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!