Senior Chef De Partie - Brighton

Compass Group UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented Senior Chef De Partie to join a prestigious Independent School in Brighton. This role is perfect for a passionate culinary professional eager to prepare high-quality, fresh food for students and staff. You'll work in a supportive team environment, ensuring that every dish meets the highest standards of quality and presentation. With a commitment to health and safety, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the school's reputation for excellent food and service. Join this innovative firm to grow your career and enjoy competitive pay and exceptional perks.

Benefits

Free meals

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Strong Chef De Partie background with a passion for high-quality, fresh food.
• Excellent attention to detail and knowledge of food trends.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook, and present food to required standards.
• Maintain Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Health and Safety Knowledge

Customer Service

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

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

• Free meals
• 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 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 at an 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 pupils and staff. You will be a key part of a team passionate about 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 seeking a talented and experienced Senior Chef De Partie to join our catering team at this prestigious Independent School based in Brighton.

We are looking for someone who can help drive our food offer forward, working alongside an experienced team of chefs.

In return, we offer support and development opportunities to grow within our business, alongside a competitive salary.

More about the role:

• Plan, prepare, cook, and present food to the standards required by the company and the client
• Ensure that the company's reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers
• Maintain Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards in line with company policy
• Be customer-focused at all times, approachable, and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs
• Ensure all food is cooked, presented, and served in line with company standards
• Act as a positive ambassador for the business
• Show commitment to company values in all aspects of your role

Who you are:

• Passionate about cooking high-quality, fresh food
• Strong and consistent Chef De Partie background
• Good motivator and team player
• Excellent culinary skills with attention to detail
• Creative thinker with knowledge of latest food trends
• Sound knowledge of hygiene, health, and safety requirements
• Self-motivated with ability to work under pressure
• Excellent people skills and team development abilities
• Immaculate personal presentation, outgoing personality, and strong customer service and communication skills

About Us

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

Job Reference: com/2804/C/R/SU

Compass Group UK & Ireland is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a culture where all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive—because diversity is our strength!