Senior Chef de Partie — Fine-Dining & Menu Development

Imperial Enterprise; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sector-leading salary

43 days annual leave

Generous pension schemes

Flexible working policy

Family leave

On-site leisure facilities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Imperial is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to join the Property Division at a leading university. You will support the Senior Sous Chef in preparing high‑quality food and developing exciting new dishes, while maintaining safety standards.

You will monitor quality, assist with menu development, manage ordering, and deliver fine‑dining events across campuses. A formal catering qualification and Level 3 Food Hygiene are essential, along with experience in a fast‑paced, prestigious hospitality

Qualifications

• Formal catering qualification (City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2) or equivalent.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification.
• Experience in fine dining and menu development for prestigious events venues/corporate hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Sous Chef in preparing high‑quality food.
• Assist with menu development and exciting new dishes.
• Maintain safety and hygiene standards and HACCP procedures.
• Monitor quality of dishes and team performance; assist with ordering and stock.
• Deliver and support fine‑dining events across campuses/sites.

Skills

Fine dining cooking

Team player

Food safety

English communication

Customer service

HACCP COSHH

Planning & organisation

Menu development

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Education

City and Guilds Certificate 706/1

City and Guilds Certificate 706/2

Level 3 Food Hygiene Qualification

Job description

Imperial is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to join the Property Division at a leading university. You will support the Senior Sous Chef in preparing high‑quality food and developing exciting new dishes, while maintaining safety standards.

You will monitor quality, assist with menu development, manage ordering, and deliver fine‑dining events across campuses. A formal catering qualification and Level 3 Food Hygiene are essential, along with experience in a fast‑paced, prestigious hospitality