Chef de Partie – Lasdun | National Theatre London, Full-Time / Permanent
£36,724 (£31,724 Basic + £5k TRONC) + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.
We’re looking for a Chef de Partie who genuinely loves cooking from scratch to join the dedicated team Lasdun Restaurant – a modern British restaurant located within the iconic walls of London’s National Theatre.
In this exciting Chef de Partie role you will join a collaborative team that cures meats, ferments and pickles in-house, builds sauces from base ingredients, and works closely with fresh food suppliers to champion field-to-fork cooking.
Reporting to the Head Chef, the Chef de Partie will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
If you care about ingredients, technique, and learning your craft properly – we want to hear from you!
Chef de Partie – The role
- Proper scratch cooking – nothing bought in
- Seasonal menus and creative input
- Supportive Head Chef who invests in development
- Rotas planned 2–3 weeks ahead
- Closed Sundays
- A kitchen that values craft, consistency, and people
Responsibilities
- Run your own section during service, delivering consistently high standards of food and presentation
- Prepare, cook, and plate dishes using fresh, high-quality ingredients – everything made in-house
- Work closely with the Head Chef to execute seasonal menus and maintain quality control
- Take pride in classic foundations: stocks, sauces, ratios, curing, fermenting, and prep done properly
- Support daily mise en place and ensure par levels are maintained for smooth service
- Collaborate with FOH to deliver a seamless guest experience and confidently talk about ingredients when needed
- Champion food safety, cleanliness, and organisation – completing H&S checks and end-of-service reporting
- Be part of a small, passionate brigade that values learning, consistency, and craft
What we’re looking for…
- A positive, determined attitude and desire to keep developing
- Experience in cooking from scratch – not packet cooking
- A strong foundations in classic cooking techniques (mother sauces, ratios, prep methods)
- Curiosity about ingredients, provenance, and seasonal cooking
- A detail-driven approach with pride in your section
- Experience in independent restaurants or quality gastropubs is bonus!
What you’ll get in return…
- Healthcare & Wellbeing – Medicash health benefits (including dental, mental health & optical for you and up to 4 children), free annual health check with Aviva Digicare, discounts at Nuffield Health & Pure Gym, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Exclusive Perks & Discounts – Save on entertainment (up to 55% off cinema tickets), shopping (up to 15% off), Vodafone plans, and travel with top providers such as TUI & Expedia.
- Workplace Benefits – Meals on duty, pension scheme, life assurance, and professional subscriptions paid.
- Leave & Family Support – 23 days + bank holidays, your birthday off, extra leave after maternity return, a day off for your baby’s 1st birthday, and a holiday purchase scheme.
- Career & Financial Support – Ongoing training & development, career pathways, financial wellbeing programme, and preferred rates on salary finance products.
- Exclusive National Theatre discounts (15% off outlets, 25% off Bookshop, complimentary show tickets)
- Food & drink discounts (Kerb Card: 50% off drinks, 20% off food at Seven Dials Market)
- VIP last-minute O2 show tickets (subject to availability)
- Discounted onsite parking (£4/day)
We are Levy
We are a visionary venue partner. We design and deliver bespoke guest experiences that prioritise people and the planet.
Trusted by some of the world’s most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events – including Wimbledon, Twickenham, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London – we bring experiences to life with passion and precision.
Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities.
We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations.
Why Join Us?
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