Senior Chef de Partie — Lead a Fast-Paced Kitchen

Engel & Jang - Parent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £17.50 per hour

Mon-Sat pattern; Sundays off

Location at Jang, The Royal Exchange,

Career development

Holiday entitlement

Professional development

Job summary

Jang, located on the mezzanine of the Royal Exchange in the City of London, is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to run a designated kitchen section with leadership and independence. You will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high standards, train junior chefs and ensure every dish leaving the pass reflects quality, flavour and presentation in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers a competitive hourly salary up to £17.50, a Monday–Saturday pattern with Sundays off, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie in a quality restaurant or professional kitchen.
• Strong all-round cooking skills and a good understanding of a variety of cooking techniques.
• The confidence to take ownership of a section and manage it independently.
• Experience supporting, training or supervising junior members of the kitchen team.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• A genuine passion for food, flavour, quality and presentation.
• The ability to remain calm, focused and efficient during busy services.
• A proactive, reliable and positive attitude, with a strong work ethic.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.
• The legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Section Management: Take ownership of your designated kitchen section, ensuring excellent preparation, organisation and smooth service.
• Food Preparation & Service: Prepare, cook and present dishes to a consistently high standard, following recipes, specifications and Jang’s quality expectations.
• Quality & Presentation: Maintain exceptional standards of flavour, freshness, portion control and presentation across all dishes.
• Team Leadership: Support and guide junior chefs, lead by example and contribute to a positive, collaborative kitchen environment.
• Planning & Organisation: Manage mise en place, prep lists, stock rotation and daily production to ensure the section is fully prepared for service.
• Menu Development: Contribute ideas for new dishes, seasonal ingredients and menu improvements in collaboration with the Head Chef.
• Stock Control: Monitor stock levels, minimise waste and ensure ingredients are stored, handled and used efficiently.
• Food Safety & Hygiene: Maintain impeccable kitchen cleanliness and comply with all food safety, allergen management and health and safety procedures.
• Teamwork & Communication: Work closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen brigade to ensure efficient service and a consistently excellent guest experience.

Skills

Section management

Food prep & service

Quality & presentation

Team leadership

Planning & organisation

Menu development

Stock control

Food safety & hygiene

Teamwork & communication

Ownership of section

Job description

Jang, located on the mezzanine of the Royal Exchange in the City of London, is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to run a designated kitchen section with leadership and independence. You will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high standards, train junior chefs and ensure every dish leaving the pass reflects quality, flavour and presentation in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers a competitive hourly salary up to £17.50, a Monday–Saturday pattern with Sundays off, and opportunities