Chef de Partie

Chef De Partie – Production | Minimum 35 Hours | Up to £17.85 per hour | Kensington

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Up to £17.85 per hour

The Role

We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join us at The Roof Gardens within our production team. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will be busy supporting the operation to ensure a truly brilliant experience for our members when they dine with us.

You’ll need to be quick‑acting, quick‑thinking, responsive, and calm under pressure as you work in a busy team to execute preparation, cooking and delivery of your dishes to the very highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Prepare ingredients, maintain cleanliness and hygiene, and ensure smooth operation of your section. Improve food preparation methods based on feedback.
• Cooking and Presentation: Cook and present high-quality dishes from your section, working efficiently under time pressures.
• Team Management: Manage and train any Commis Chefs, delegate tasks and support their development.
• Safety and Hygiene: Ensure health and safety procedures are followed and assist with food hygiene management.
• Portion and Waste Control: Monitor portion sizes and waste control.
• Stock Management: Conduct stocktaking and order supplies for your station.

Skills & Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or Culinary Arts Degree
• Level 2 Food Safety and Health & Safety in the Workplace Award
• Minimum one year of relevant experience working within a production kitchen
• Awareness of manual handling and COSHH regulations
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment
• Competent English communication skills
• Excellent knowledge across all kitchen sections
• Ability to produce high-quality food
• Effective oral communication and team management skills
• Strong attention to detail and numeracy
• Enthusiasm for personal and team development
• Adaptability and openness to new ideas
• Ability to work independently and deliver quality results
• Positive and approachable demeanour with strong team player qualities

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary above market rate – we are proud to be a London Living Wage Employer
• Late night taxi allowance
• Meals on duty
• 28 days holiday, plus an extra ‘celebrate you day’ & a paid volunteering day (increasing up to 33 days with each year of continuous service)
• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants
• Recognition vouchers awarded when your efforts are acknowledged by members
• Generous ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme up to £1,000
• Team socials to celebrate our successes
• Uniform and dry cleaning provided
• Access to Wagestream for financial well‑being support
• 24/7 confidential well‑being and mental health support via our Employee Assistance Program
• Growth opportunities, both personally and professionally
• Breakout spaces with showers, secure storage, and areas to relax with colleagues
• Company pension scheme
• Access to Hospitality Action benefits hub including eye Test vouchers

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