Chef De Partie – Lasdun | National Theatre

Chef de Partie – Lasdun | National Theatre London, Full-Time / Permanent

£36,724 (£31,724 Basic + £5k TRONC)

We’re looking for a Chef de Partie who genuinely loves cooking from scratch to join the dedicated team at Lasdun Restaurant – a modern British restaurant located within the iconic walls of London’s National Theatre.

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 front of house to deliver a seamless guest experience and confidently discuss 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 cooking from scratch – not packet cooking.
• A strong foundation 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 a bonus.

What You’ll Get In Return

• Healthcare and wellbeing – Medicash health benefits (including dental, mental health and optical for you and up to four children), free annual health check with Aviva Digicare, discounts at Nuffield Health and Pure Gym, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Exclusive perks and 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 and Expedia.
• Workplace benefits – meals on duty, pension scheme, life assurance and professional subscriptions paid.
• Leave and family support – 23 days plus bank holidays, your birthday off, extra leave after maternity return, a day off for your baby’s first birthday, and a holiday purchase scheme.
• Career and financial support – ongoing training and 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 and 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 per day).

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us.

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