Senior Chef de Partie

Thurner's; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing restaurant business in London seeks a motivated Senior Chef de Partie for a full-time position. The successful candidate will lead kitchen operations, ensuring high standards in food preparation and hygiene while working closely with the Head Chef. Ideal for candidates looking to develop their careers in a fast-paced environment, this role offers £14.80 per hour for 40–45 hours a week. Positive attitudes and a willingness to learn are essential.

Benefits

Training and development

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie in busy kitchens or small teams.
• Ready to take on leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain hygiene and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in preparation and cooking.
• Assist with menu development and inventory management.
• Oversee daily cleaning tasks and maintain hygiene.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen

Food safety standards

Communication in English

Organization

Dependability

Job description

Senior Chef de Partie – Full Time. £14.80 per hour. 40–45 hrs/week.

We’re looking for a motivated, reliable, and ambitious Senior Chef de Partie to join a growing restaurant business. This is a hands‑on kitchen role suited to a chef who enjoys responsibility, takes pride in high standards, and wants to develop their career. You’ll work directly with the Head Chef and owner in a busy kitchen environment, helping to run day‑to‑day operations while growing with the business.

Responsibilities

Lead the kitchen team in preparation, cooking and plating of menu items. Assist the Head Chef with menu development, inventory management and scheduling. Maintain food safety and hygiene standards and oversee daily cleaning tasks.

Qualifications

• An experienced Chef de Partie, ideally from busy pubs, small kitchens or small teams.
• Ready to step up into a leadership role.
• Hard‑working, dependable and well organised.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, hands‑on kitchen.
• Willing to help with daily cleaning and occasional dishwashing.
• Confident with hygiene, cleaning and food safety standards.
• Able to communicate well in English.
• Positive, motivated and keen to grow with a new business.

What We Offer

• £14.80 per hour.
• 40–45 hours per week on contract.
• Training, development and responsibility.
• Company benefits.

Job Details

• Experience: Required
• Languages: English – Advanced
• Employment: Full‑time
• Schedule: Sunday–Thursday
• Salary: up to £14.8 hourly
• Starting time: Immediate start!

About Thurner’s

Thurner’s focuses on local, organic and fresh ingredients with a contemporary menu rooted in European cuisine inspired by Thurner’s Austrian heritage. Thurner’s Cuisine offers fine dining for a fast and modern world, to enjoy on the go.