Senior Chef

Canteen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off food and drink

Tips weekly in digital tip jar

Benefits platform with discounts

24/7 health and wellbeing support

Overnight stay after 1 year

Stream financial wellbeing access

Employee referral scheme

Staff meals on shift

Job summary

Public House Group in London is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to join The Canteen team, delivering rustic Italian dishes with seasonal ingredients and exemplary service.

You'll work across kitchen sections, lead and train colleagues, and contribute to menu development while maintaining high standards of food safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Competitive salary with employee benefits and opportunities for career progression within Public House Group.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Chef de Partie or strong Chef de Partie in a high-quality, fast-paced kitchen.
• Passion for sustainability, seasonality and innovative cooking techniques.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver exceptional results during a busy service.
• A team player with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
• A desire to learn and progress within the industry.
• Flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality rustic Italian dishes, ensuring consistency and attention to detail.
• Work across different sections of the kitchen, supporting the smooth running of service.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organisation in your section.
• Assist with stock control and ensure all food is stored, labelled, and rotated according to food safety guidelines.
• Collaborate, train and lead other team members.
• Contribute to the development of new dishes and seasonal menus.
• Maintain excellent communication with the kitchen team to ensure an efficient, positive working environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Food safety

Team player

Flexible approach

Sustainability mindset

Job description

We’re on the hunt fortalented and driven Senior Chef de Partieto join our team at the Canteen.

The Canteen serves up rustic Italian dishes, crafted from seasonal local produce, celebrating the true flavours of Italy. If you’re enthusiastic about great food and delivering exceptional service, you should be a part of our team.

What is in it for you as a Senior Chef de Partie:

• 50% off food and drinkin our pubs for a table of up to 4 people.
• Every penny of service charge goes to the peoplewho work in our restaurants, including our kitchen team. Access your tips weekly in your digital tip jar.
• Access to Benefits platformwith hundreds of discountson shopping, gym memberships, holidays, bars, restaurants + more.
• 24/7 Health and Wellbeing support,access support lines anytime for your mental, physical and financial health.
• Celebrateyour 1-year work anniversarywith an overnight stay in the Cotswolds, on us!
• Access to Stream,A financial wellbeing platform, helping you manage, save and access up to 50% of your earnings in advance of payday.
• Earn morewith our employee referral scheme.
• Deliciousstaff meals on shift.
• Career progressionopportunities,ongoing training to develop yourself personally and professionally.

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

• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality rustic Italian dishes, ensuring consistency and attention to detail.
• Work across different sections of the kitchen, supporting the smooth running of service.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organisation in your section.
• Assist with stock control and ensure all food is stored, labelled, and rotated according to food safety guidelines.
• Collaborate, train and lead other team members.
• Contribute to the development of new dishes and seasonal menus.
• Maintain excellent communication with the kitchen team to ensure an efficient, positive working environment.

About you, our new Senior Chef de Partie:

• Previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or strong experience as a Chef de Partie in a high quality, fast-paced kitchen.
• A passion for sustainability, seasonality and innovative cooking techniques.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• The ability to work under pressure and deliver exceptional results during a busy service.
• A team player with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
• A desire to learn and progress within the industry.
• Flexible approach to work.

About Us:

Public House Group is a collection of pubs and restaurants across London and the Cotswolds. Our journey began with The Pelican, setting the tone for everything that followed.

Each of our venues champions the very best of the UK, from responsibly sourced meats and seasonal vegetables to a carefully curated selection of wines and spirits.

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to craftsmanship, provenance and authenticity. We work closely with farmers, growers and suppliers who share our values, ensuring that every dish and every drink reflects quality, integrity and care.

As we continue to grow, our focus remains the same to create spaces that feel both timeless and contemporary, where guests experience honest food, thoughtful service and a genuine connection to British produce.

Compensation: Competitive salary