O250500 - Chef de Partie

ICE Group; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious venue in Westminster is seeking a Chef De Partie to join their culinary team. This role involves managing kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food service, and supporting the venue's mission. Ideal candidates will have experience in high-volume kitchens and strong culinary skills.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Annual £100 well-being allowance

Discounted hot food from on-site café bar

Up to 8% of salary contributed to a personal pension scheme

24-hour employee support line

Death in service benefit equal to one year's salary

Interest-free season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership discounts via Gymflex

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-volume commercial kitchens, banqueting, or restaurant environments.
• Experience in 4- or 5-star settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of your own section.
• Order food and equipment necessary for your section.
• Maintain high standards of food safety.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Flexibility

Education

Intermediate or advanced food hygiene certification

Catering qualifications

Job description

Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday. Evening and weekend events are paid as overtime.

About Us:

One Great George Street is a prestigious, Grade II listed venue located in the heart of Westminster, London. This Edwardian building, renowned for its four-domed architecture, offers exceptional facilities for conferences, meetings, gala dinners, receptions, and weddings. It also houses the headquarters of the Institution of Civil Engineers, a globally respected body dedicated to promoting innovation, knowledge exchange, and excellence in civil engineering.

The Role:

We are seeking a talented Chef De Partie to join our dedicated culinary team. In this role, you will support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality food and service across all kitchen areas, ensuring that One Great George Street remains the preferred venue for meetings and events in Westminster, while also supporting the ICE's mission to promote civil engineering excellence.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage the daily operations of your own section.
2. Order food and equipment necessary for your section.
3. Coordinate with suppliers and manage resources efficiently.
4. Maintain high standards of food safety.
5. Ensure company hygiene and allergen procedures are followed, with staff training and updates.
6. Participate in training sessions and meetings to stay current with best practices.

About You:

• Proven experience in high-volume commercial kitchens, banqueting, or restaurant environments.
• Experience in 4- or 5-star settings is advantageous.
• Strong culinary skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team approach.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, flexible, and well-organized.
• Intermediate or advanced food hygiene certification.
• Additional catering qualifications are a plus.
• Benefits include:
• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Monday to Friday schedule, with evenings and weekends as overtime for events.
• Shutdown period over Christmas.
• Annual £100 well-being allowance.
• Discounted hot food from on-site café bar.
• Up to 8% of salary contributed to a personal pension scheme.
• 24-hour employee support line.
• Death in service benefit equal to one year's salary.
• Interest-free season ticket loan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Gym membership discounts via Gymflex.

If you're passionate about food and eager to advance your culinary career, we would love to hear from you.