Senior Chef de Partie — Lead Kitchen Craft & Training

Soho House & Co.; Frome; On-site; GBP 19,889 - 28,326; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Team meal on shift

Soho Friends Membership

Food & Drink discount

Staff room rates

Health cash plan

Dental plan

Birthday day off

Staff discount on Cowshed & Soho Home

Charity days (paid)

Counselling sessions

Training & events

Team events

Job summary

Soho House & Co. is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to support a busy kitchen, ensuring high standards, consistency, and exceptional dining experiences for members and guests.

You will demonstrate technical expertise, contribute to menu development, and mentor junior staff while maintaining HACCP and hygiene practices. The role requires flexibility for weekends and holidays and offers extensive staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in similar capacity.
• Passion for food, attention to detail, and a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Understanding of basic food safety and hygiene practices.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive, proactive, and respectful attitude in a busy kitchen environment.
• Culinary qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 1 or 2) is a plus but not essential.
• Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes within your section to the highest standards in quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in delivering efficient and well-organized service during busy periods and events.
• Ensure full compliance with all food safety, allergy, hygiene, and health standards, including HACCP and company policies.
• Take ownership of mise en place and prep tasks, ensuring all elements are ready and of high quality for service.
• Assist in the training and mentoring of Commis Chefs and Demi Chefs de Partie, helping to develop their technical skills and kitchen knowledge.
• Attending regular meetings with front and back of house teams to learn about any menu or service changes and specials alongside daily tastings.
• Assist in preparation of team meals as requested, considering dietary needs and variety.
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude towards learning, improvement, and teamwork.
• Supporting with the deep cleaning of the entire kitchen before close.
• Wrapping unused items and storing them in proper area at the end of service.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

NVQ Level 1 or 2

Job description

Soho House & Co. is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to support a busy kitchen, ensuring high standards, consistency, and exceptional dining experiences for members and guests.

You will demonstrate technical expertise, contribute to menu development, and mentor junior staff while maintaining HACCP and hygiene practices. The role requires flexibility for weekends and holidays and offers extensive staff benefits.