Retail Chef De Partie

Compass Group UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised meals

Subsidised gym

Pension scheme

Career pathways

MyLearning

Digital GP

Travel discounts

Retail discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Job summary

Compass Group UK in Greater London is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead a section in a busy fresh-food kitchen, delivering breakfast and lunch for staff dining and supporting live cooking stations and rotating pop-up concepts.

You will work across multiple sections, maintain high standards, and ensure food safety while collaborating with a dynamic kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in events, banqueting, production, or other high-volume kitchens.
• Strong fresh-food cooking skills.
• Confidence working in a busy, high-volume service environment.
• Experience following recipes and portion controls.
• Ability to multitask across kitchen sections.
• Teamwork and positive hands-on approach.
• Calm under pressure and interest in modern food trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own section within a busy fresh-food kitchen.
• Prepare and cook high-volume breakfast and lunch services.
• Support live cooking stations and rotating pop-up concepts.
• Assist with hospitality and event catering.
• Follow recipes and portion controls.
• Deliver high standards of food quality during service.
• Collaborate with kitchen team across multiple sections.
• Support terrace BBQs and seasonal activations.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Fresh-food cooking

Teamwork

Multitasking

Pressure handling

Job description

Calling all Chef de Parties!

We’re looking for a Chef de Partieacross staff dining. This role is perfect for a chef who thrives in a high-volume environment, enjoys working across multiple sections, and wants to be part of a fun, energetic, and supportive kitchen team.

What you'll be doing as a Chef de Partie:

• Managing your own section within a busy fresh-food kitchen
• Preparing and cooking high-volume breakfast and lunch services
• Supporting live cooking stations and rotating pop-up food concepts
• Assisting with hospitality and event catering
• Following recipes, specifications, and portion controls
• Delivering consistently high standards of food quality during service
• Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen team across multiple sections
• Supporting terrace BBQs and seasonal food activations when required
• Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards at all times

What you'll need to succeed as a Chef de Partie:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in events, banqueting, production, or other high-volume kitchens
• Strong fresh-food cooking skills
• Confidence working in a busy, high-volume service environment
• Experience following recipes and working to food cost controls
• The ability to multitask and adapt across different kitchen sections
• A positive, hands-on approach with excellent teamwork skills
• The ability to stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
• A passion for modern food trends and interactive live cooking

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:

• Subsidised meals
• Subsidised gym membership
• 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
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

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.

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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!