Senior Chef de Partie

canteen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off meals

Tips in tip jar

Discounts platform

Wellbeing support

1-year anniversary stay

Financial wellbeing access

Referral scheme

Staff meals

Career progression

Job summary

The Canteen, part of Public House Group, is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to join our London kitchens. You will prepare and present rustic Italian dishes using seasonal local produce and lead a section of the kitchen, ensuring quality and efficiency during service.

You’ll work across sections, maintain high hygiene standards, and contribute to menu development while collaborating closely with the kitchen team for a positive dining room atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Chef de Partie in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Passion for sustainability and seasonal cooking.
• Strong food safety and hygiene knowledge.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present rustic Italian dishes with consistency.
• Work across kitchen sections to support service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of your section.
• Assist with stock control and proper food rotation.
• Collaborate and lead other team members.
• Contribute to new dishes and seasonal menus.
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen team for efficiency.

Skills

Senior Chef de Partie

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication

Job description

We’re on the hunt to a talented 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 drink in our pubs for a table of up to 4 people.
• Every penny of service charge goes to the people who work in our restaurants, including our kitchen team. Access your tips weekly in your digital tip jar.
• Access to Benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, bars, restaurants + more.
• 24/7 Health and Wellbeing support, access support lines anytime for your mental, physical and financial health.
• Celebrate your 1-year work anniversary with 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 more with our employee referral scheme.
• Delicious staff meals on shift.
• Career progression opportunities, on going 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