Senior Chef de Partie

Franco's; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned family-owned restaurant in London as a Senior Chef de Partie. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced Head Chef, contribute to a dynamic kitchen team, and showcase your culinary creativity. With a focus on traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional dining experiences. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible shifts, and numerous perks including discounts at sister restaurants and opportunities for career advancement. If you're passionate about food and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days holidays

Training & development opportunities

50% discount in restaurants

Company pension scheme

Uniforms provided

Delicious meals on duty

Annual staff party

Employee of the quarter rewards

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Senior Chef de Partie in a busy kitchen.
• Strong leadership and training skills for junior kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage your section while training Demi Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs.
• Ensure high-quality food production, preparation, and presentation.

Skills

Management Skills

Training Skills

Creativity in Recipe Development

Motivation and Commitment

Attention to Food Quality

Education

Experience as Senior Chef de Partie

Experience in Similar Establishment

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced full-time Senior Chef de Partie to join Head Chef Stefano Turconi and our Back of House team at Franco’s on Jermyn Street, Green Park.

Why join the Franco’s team?

1. Offering approx £17.00 to £18.00 per hour or £42,500 to £45,000 per year plus yearly bonus
2. Approx. 48 hours a week Monday to Saturday with 2 days off per week – flexible shifts
3. The restaurant is closed on Sundays, 10 days over Christmas, 4 days over the Easter weekend and Bank holidays
4. 28 days holidays (inc. bank holidays) + additional days given for years of service
5. Training & development opportunities including company funded courses
6. Career progression planning with platform ‘Flow Hospitality’
7. Growth opportunities within both restaurants in the company
8. 50% discount in each restaurant within the group (Franco’s and Wiltons)
9. Company sickness pay
10. Company pension scheme
11. Uniforms provided and laundered
12. Delicious meals whilst on duty
13. Recommend a friend Scheme
14. Employee of the quarter and the year rewards
15. Annual staff party

Who are we?

Franco’s first opened in 1946, is considered one of the first Italian restaurants in London which focuses on traditional and contemporary Italian Cuisine. Located on Jermyn Street between Green Park and Piccadilly, Franco’s is a family-owned restaurant with a sister venue: Wiltons also on Jermyn Street. Both are managed by Director Jason Phillips who has worked at the Savoy, the Avenue and C London.

The restaurant compromises of a bar area, main dining room and a basement area which can be used as two Private Dining rooms or additional seating for the restaurant. Franco’s is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays. For more information please visit our website www.francoslondon.com.

What can you bring to the team?

1. Previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie/Chef de Partie in a similar establishment, catering for 80 to 120 covers during each service
2. Good management, training and delegation skills as you will be responsible for your section while managing and training your Demi Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs
3. Motivation, commitment, success orientated with a ‘can do’ attitude
4. Knowledge and diversity from previous roles to the team
5. Enthusiasm, drive & desire to learn
6. Imagination & creativity in the development of new recipes and dishes
7. Will ensure that the production, preparation and presentation of food is always of the highest quality

Right to work in the UK is a requirement. Please note we are currently unable to provide sponsorship for the moment.

Note that offering quoted reflects the National Minimum Wage increase as of 1st April 2025 and is for age bracket 21 years old and over.

Applications without a CV will not be considered. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, your application is unlikely to have been successful on this occasion.