Senior Chef De Partie

Athena Resourcing Solutions Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Chef De Partie in Greater London. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in high-volume banqueting and a strong leadership style. You will be responsible for managing a team and running events for 200+ guests, working in a setting that values innovation and quality. This position offers a competitive salary of £34,000 - £38,000 and the opportunity to lead a change program within a long-established operation aiming for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Chef De Partie, Sous Chef or similar with conference and banqueting background.
• Strong background in managing both staff dining and hospitality.
• Creative, forward-thinking and passionate about food trends.

Responsibilities

• Run high-level banqueting, dinners of 200+ and events up to 500.
• Energise vision and elevate standards across all catering services.
• Lead transformation in an established Country Club style operation.

Skills

Experience managing staff dining and hospitality

Creativity in food trends

Budget and stock management

Job description

Senior Chef De Partie

Location: Bromley / Hayes South East London BR2 / Kent BR2

Salary: £34,000 - 38,000

As the Senior Chef De Partie, you will bring innovation, quality and attention to detail. The role will run high‑level banqueting, dinners of 200+ and events up to 500. We seek a quality, hands‑on Senior Chef De Partie who is creative, passionate about outstanding cuisine and a strong inspirational leader who thrives on change and improvement. The Senior Chef De Partie will energise vision and elevate standards across all catering services.

Ideal Senior Chef De Partie profile

• Proven experience as a Senior Chef De Partie, Senior CDP, Sous Chef or similar with conference and banqueting background
• Strong background in managing both staff dining and hospitality
• Creative, forward‑thinking and passionate about food trends
• Confident managing budgets, stock, suppliers and compliance

This long‑established Country Club style operation is currently undergoing a radical change programme and aims to double its business over the next two years. They are looking for a Senior Chef De Partie to lead this transformation.