Hospitality & Fine Dining Chef De Partie

Compass Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in Canary Wharf is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to manage their own section in a high-standard kitchen. This role allows for a great work-life balance, requiring work only from Monday to Friday without evenings or weekends. Ideal candidates will possess fine dining experience and a passion for quality food in a collaborative, professional environment.

Benefits

Weekday-only shifts

Competitive pay

Professional kitchen environment

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a high-standard hospitality kitchen.
• Background in fine dining or a similar high-quality culinary setting.
• Confident across all areas of the kitchen (excluding pastry).

Responsibilities

• Run and maintain your section to a high standard.
• Work closely with the team to ensure smooth service.
• Support and guide junior team members as needed.

Skills

High-standard kitchen experience

Fine dining background

Attention to detail

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Job description

Overview

Location: Canary Wharf • Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week • Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM • Pay: £16.48 per hour

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Chef de Partie to join our hospitality and fine dining kitchen based in Canary Wharf. This role offers a great work-life balance with weekday-only shifts and no evenings or weekends. You will be responsible for running your own section in the kitchen, with support from senior chefs during busy periods. This is a great opportunity for someone with fine dining experience to develop their skills in a professional and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Run and maintain your section to a high standard
• Work closely with the team to ensure smooth service
• Consistently produce high-quality dishes
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation within your area
• Follow food safety and hygiene procedures
• Support and guide junior team members as needed

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a high-standard hospitality kitchen
• Background in fine dining or a similar high-quality culinary setting
• Confident across all areas of the kitchen (excluding pastry)
• Able to run a section independently and stay calm under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and passion for quality food

What’s on offer

• Monday to Friday only – no evenings or weekends
• £16.48 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Support from a skilled and experienced team
• A professional and high-standard kitchen environment

If you have the right experience and are looking for a new opportunity in a dynamic Canary Wharf setting, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/1809/K64601/52763588/SU

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. 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!