Senior Chef de Partie

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

Job summary

A leading catering company in Gloucester seeks a Senior Chef de Partie to join their dynamic kitchen team. The role involves preparing high-quality dishes, maintaining a well-organized section, and collaborating closely with team members. Ideal candidates will have experience in contract catering and a passion for food hygiene and presentation. The company offers opportunities for culinary development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Culinary career pathways

Real-time mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience in contract catering preferred.
• Focus on food quality and presentation.
• Desire to grow culinary skills in a quality-driven kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate high-quality dishes.
• Keep section organized and prepped for service.
• Collaborate with the brigade for smooth service.

Skills

Experience as a Chef de Partie

Team spirit

Positive attitude

Understanding of kitchen operations

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

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!