Variable-Hours Chef de Partie — Multi-Venue Kitchen

Royal Shakespeare Company; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a dynamic, creative kitchen team. You will run and rotate on garnish, larder, hot, or pastry sections, contributing to menus and daily service.

Under the Executive Head Chef, you will prepare from scratch with fresh, local ingredients, supporting events and cafe services. Flexible, varied hours apply with occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of food preparation and leading a section during service.
• Trained to at least Level 2 Food Hygiene, although we offer training.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely and consistently.
• Self-motivated and proactive with flexible, multitasking, fast-paced work.
• Good understanding of HACCP and Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to shape an outstanding food offer across multiple venues.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes using specs and agreed ingredients.
• Assist Senior Chefs with new dishes, menu changes and tastings.
• Monitor portion control and wastage to maintain profit margins.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and legislation.

Skills

Food prep

Section lead

Cooking

Pastry

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Job description

The Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a dynamic, creative kitchen team. You will run and rotate on garnish, larder, hot, or pastry sections, contributing to menus and daily service.

Under the Executive Head Chef, you will prepare from scratch with fresh, local ingredients, supporting events and cafe services. Flexible, varied hours apply with occasional evenings and weekends.