Chef De Partie

Compass Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Levy, part of Compass Group, as a Chef de Partie at the prestigious Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow. You will manage a kitchen section, deliver high-quality dishes for diverse events, and work closely with the Head Chef to create exceptional food experiences. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including healthcare, discounts, and career support.

Benefits

Healthcare & Wellbeing

Exclusive Perks & Discounts

Workplace Benefits

Leave & Family Support

Career & Financial Support

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role.
• Skilled in preparing a wide variety of high-quality dishes.
• Experience in catering for events, staff restaurants, or conferences.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in planning and delivering high-quality, event-specific menus.
• Manage a kitchen section, ensuring dishes are prepared and presented to consistent standards.
• Uphold food safety, cleanliness, and hygiene regulations at all times.

Skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Creativity

Job description

Chef de Partie - Glasgow SEC

£32,000 per annum plus benefits

At Levy, we're proud to be the official catering partner for The Scottish Event Campus. We pride ourselves on providing an exceptional customer experience for every visitor to the venue. The campus comprises the SSE Hydro, the SEC Armadillo, and the SEC Centre. We enjoy an enviable reputation as one of Europe's most prestigious venues, with the SSE Hydro consistently ranked in the top 3 busiest venues in the world, attracting over 1.1 million visitors each year.

About the role:

We're looking for a skilled Chef de Partie to take charge of a designated kitchen section and deliver high-quality dishes for a variety of events, including live shows, conferences, and exhibitions. Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll help plan menus, coordinate with the team, and ensure smooth, efficient service under pressure. This role requires excellent organisation, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering exceptional food experiences tailored to diverse dietary needs.

Duties:

• Support the Head Chef in planning and delivering high-quality, event-specific menus.
• Manage a kitchen section, ensuring dishes are prepared and presented to consistent standards.
• Uphold food safety, cleanliness, and hygiene regulations at all times.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth event operations.
• Adapt to diverse event requirements and respond effectively to high-pressure situations.
• Create specialised menus that accommodate dietary needs and preferences.
• Train and mentor junior staff, promoting continuous learning and development.
• Monitor food quality and minimise waste to support sustainable kitchen practices.

Who you are:

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role with a strong culinary background.
• Skilled in preparing a wide variety of high-quality dishes.
• Experience in catering for events, staff restaurants, or conferences.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Well-organized with the ability to multitask under pressure.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments and adapts well to last-minute changes.
• Deep understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Creative approach to menu planning and food presentation.

Benefits:

• Healthcare & Wellbeing - Medicash health benefits (including dental, mental health & optical for you and up to 4 children), free annual health check with Aviva Digicare, discounts at Nuffield Health & Pure Gym, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Exclusive Perks & Discounts - Save on entertainment (up to 55% off cinema tickets), shopping (up to 15% off), Vodafone plans, and travel with top providers such as TUI & Expedia.
• Workplace Benefits - Meals on duty, pension scheme, life assurance, and paid professional subscriptions.
• Leave & Family Support - 23 days + bank holidays, your birthday off, extra leave after maternity return, a day off for your baby's 1st birthday, and a holiday purchase scheme.
• Career & Financial Support - Ongoing training & development, career pathways, financial wellbeing programme, and preferred rates on salary finance products.

Who are Levy?

• Levy, part of Compass Group, is known for delivering exceptional food, drink, and hospitality experiences at world-renowned venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, and Tottenham Hotspur. Focused on sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, Levy prides itself on using sustainably sourced ingredients and providing outstanding service. The company is committed to achieving Net Zero by 2027, partnering with the British Paralympic Association, and ensuring all team members earn at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.

Why Join Us?

At Levy UK & Ireland, we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion, valuing every individual's unique strengths. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and success. We promote fairness, ensure all voices are heard, and provide equal opportunities for all.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, equitable workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute. Together, we achieve greatness.