HOSPITALITY CHEF DE PARTIE – £15.12 PER HOUR MONDAY TO FRIDAY | 40 HOURS PER WEEK | TEAM OF 4 | OCCASIONAL OVERTIME

We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Hospitality Chef de Partie to join our professional kitchen team. You’ll deliver high-end, beautifully presented food across a range of hospitality services — from elegant canapés and buffets to plated à la carte dining.

What We Offer:

• £15.12 per hour
• Monday to Friday – no regular evenings or weekends
• Occasional paid overtime
• Free lunch provided daily
• Discounted on-site gym membership
• Work as part of a close-knit team of 4
• Opportunities for development and progression
• A collaborative and professional kitchen environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present a variety of dishes for events, including canapés, finger foods, buffets, and plated service
• Collaborate with the brigade to ensure smooth, efficient service — particularly during busy or high-profile events
• Embrace and promote sustainability by using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients
• Deliver consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
• Take full ownership of your section, maintaining cleanliness, organisation, and readiness
• Contribute innovative ideas to menus and offers in line with current trends
• Follow all food hygiene, health & safety, and allergen control procedures
• Support and help develop junior kitchen team members
• Promote a positive, respectful, and professional team culture
• Contribute to zero-waste and food waste reduction initiatives

Ideal Candidate Profile

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef ready to progress
• Skilled across canapé, buffet, and plated service
• Calm, organised, and efficient during high-pressure service
• Knowledge of food safety standards and allergen management
• Team player with a positive, proactive attitude
• Passion for exceptional, seasonal food

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent
• Creative flair and an eye for presentation

Our Kitchen Culture:
We’re a small, supportive team that values excellence, sustainability, and professionalism. If you’re driven by a love of quality food, enjoy working collaboratively, and want to be part of a forward-thinking hospitality kitchen — we’d love to hear from you.
Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK’s leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.
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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength

• Prepare and present a variety of dishes for events, including canapés, finger foods, buffets, and plated service
• Collaborate with the brigade to ensure smooth, efficient service — particularly during busy or high-profile events
• Embrace and promote sustainability by using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients
• Deliver consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
• Take full ownership of your section, maintaining cleanliness, organisation, and readiness
• Contribute innovative ideas to menus and offers in line with current trends
• Follow all food hygiene, health & safety, and allergen control procedures
• Support and help develop junior kitchen team members
• Promote a positive, respectful, and professional team culture
• Contribute to zero-waste and food waste reduction initiative