Senior Chef de Partie

Brat x CA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Staff meals

50% discount at our restaurants

Discounted dining nearby

Enhanced maternity leave

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Cycle-to-work

Refer a Friend bonus

Supplier visit travel opportunities

Job summary

Brat Climpson's Arch in London Fields is seeking a motivated Senior CDP to join our kitchen team. You will collaborate with the senior kitchen team to maintain high standards of food preparation and presentation, manage your section, and lead daily briefings.

You will develop training plans for junior staff and monitor progress, ensuring hygiene and safety standards. You will support the Sous Chefs during busy services and help uphold a 5-star EHO rating while sourcing top-quality produce from

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a fast paced kitchen
• Confident in training and developing junior team members
• Love for cooking and creating unique dishes
• Flexibility to work varied shifts across 5 out of 7 days

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with our senior kitchen team to maintain high standards of food preparation and presentation
• Oversee and manage your assigned kitchen section, coordinating daily prep schedules
• Lead daily briefings for your section team
• Develop training plans tailored to junior staff focusing on essential skills
• Monitor progress and adjust programmes for continuous improvement
• Inspect your section to ensure hygiene and sanitation standards
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety practices including handling, storage, and labeling
• Provide backup to Sous Chefs during high-volume service
• Address issues during service to maintain quality
• Maintain knowledge of produce and suppliers for quality ingredients
• Uphold a 5-star EHO rating through food safety understanding

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Train junior staff

Passion for cooking

Job description

About Us:

Brat Climpson's Arch is a dynamic and passionate neighbourhood restaurant serving seasonal wood-fired dishes in a unique courtyard space beneath the arches of London Fields. We place great importance on our relationships with suppliers and ensure staff are well informed about the produce we use. Located in the space where Chef Tomos Parry's independent cooking style first took shape, the restaurant reflects that same energy. Our menu and wine list change daily. Brat x Climpson's Arch is a friendly, enthusiastic restaurant that offers the chance to work with some of the best produce in the UK while building strong culinary knowledge and skill.

We're seeking a Senior CDP to join our Kitchen Team!

What you'll be doing:

• Collaborate closely with our senior kitchen team to maintain consistently high standards of food preparation and presentation, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Oversee and manage your assigned kitchen section, coordinating daily prep schedules and ensuring smooth operations.
• Lead daily briefings for your section team to set expectations and assign responsibilities.
• Develop and implement comprehensive training plans tailored to the needs of junior staff, focusing on essential skills such as food preparation, presentation, and efficient workflow.
• Monitor progress and assess training effectiveness, adjusting programmes as needed to ensure continuous improvement and high performance.
• Conduct routine inspections of your section to ensure compliance with internal and external hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Ensure that all team members strictly adhere to food safety practices, including proper handling, storage, and labelling of ingredients.
• Serve as primary support to Sous Chefs during high-volume service periods, providing backup and troubleshooting as required.
• Address any issues that arise during service quickly and efficiently to maintain consistent quality.
• Maintain knowledge of our produce and suppliers to ensure high-quality ingredient selection.
• Ensure a strong understanding of food safety standards and legislative requirements to uphold a 5-star EHO rating.

What you'll bring:

• Passion and knowledge of restaurants, good cooking, good sourcing of food and drink are a great headstart. But most important is the appetite to learn, grow and be a part of building the most exciting restaurant group in London.
• 2 years of experience in a fast paced kitchen, where excellence is consistent on every plate.
• You're confident in training and developing junior team members.
• A love for cooking and creating unique dishes.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts across 5 out of 7 days.
• Full UK right to work documents.

What's in it for you:

• 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Access to courses, resources, and training to enhance your career.
• 50% discount at all our restaurants, along with complimentary staff meals during your shifts.
• Discounted dining at various local establishments near Super 8 Restaurants.
• Enhanced maternity leave, pension scheme, subsidised mental health support, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Refer a Friend scheme-recommend someone to join Super 8 and receive a bonus!
• Opportunities for both international and national travel to visit our suppliers and learn about sourcing ingredients and beverages.