Senior Chef de Partie

Compass Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Gloucester is seeking a passionate Senior Chef de Partie to refine their skills in a dynamic kitchen. The role involves preparing high-quality dishes and collaborating with the kitchen team. Ideal candidates should have proven experience and a love for quality ingredients. This position offers opportunities for culinary growth and a chance to be part of a quality-driven team.

Benefits

Real-time mentoring

Hands-on experience

Opportunity to earn qualifications

Qualifications

• Ideally with contract catering experience.
• Passion for great ingredients and high standards.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
• Sharp eye for food presentation and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate delicious dishes with quality ingredients.
• Keep section organised and ready for service.
• Champion food hygiene and presentation.
• Collaborate with brigade for efficient service.
• Get involved in menu development.

Skills

Experience as a Chef de Partie

Positive, can-do attitude

Understanding of kitchen operations

Eye for food quality

Job description

Senior Chef de Partie

Location: Gloucester

Working Pattern: 37 hours, Monday to Friday

Salary: £14.21 per hour

Are you ready to refine your skills in a dynamic kitchen where quality, creativity, and teamwork come together to deliver fresh, flavour-packed food every day?

We're looking for a passionate Senior Chef de Partie who lives for flavour and thrives on delivering high-quality dishes in a fast-paced, supportive environment. This is the perfect opportunity for a skilled chef looking to develop their craft, take ownership of a section, and play a key role in an ambitious culinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate consistently delicious dishes that showcase quality ingredients and attention to detail.
• Keep your section prepped, organised, and full of energy ready for every service.
• Champion food hygiene, freshness, and presentation. Every plate should tell a story.
• Collaborate with your brigade to deliver smooth, efficient service across a variety of formats.
• Stay curious - get involved in menu development, bringing fresh ideas and foodie curiosity to the table.

What you'll bring to the table

• Experience as a Chef de Partie ideally with contract catering experience.
• A love for great ingredients, well-executed dishes, and delivering consistently high standards.
• A positive, can-do attitude with a team spirit and willingness to learn
• Good understanding of kitchen operations, service flow, and stock control
• A sharp eye for food quality, presentation, and hygiene
• A genuine desire to grow your culinary skills in a supportive, quality-driven kitchen.

Hungry for more?

We also offer exciting culinary pathways for team members who want to level up. With real-time mentoring, hands-on experience, and the chance to earn recognised qualifications, it's a delicious way to grow your skills while doing what you love.

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We're people-powered at Eurest

It's an understatement to say that we're passionate about what we do, which is why we're committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting

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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!