Chef de Partie

JKS Restaurants Ltd; City of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent restaurant group in London is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team. You will create exceptional dishes, maintaining high standards of food safety, and delivering outstanding service. The ideal candidate has experience in a fast-paced restaurant, a passion for food, and a desire to grow in their culinary career. This position offers generous employee benefits and a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Up to 50% off dining across restaurants

Discounted Gym Membership

24/7 Online GP

Employee Assistance Program

Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced quality restaurant.
• Willingness to work hard and contribute positively.
• Attention to detail and creativity in cooking.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional dishes in the kitchen.
• Deliver an all-encompassing experience to guests.
• Adhere to Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Prior experience as a Chef de Partie

Eagerness to work in a quality kitchen

Creative approach with attention to detail

Passion for food and hospitality

Desire to develop career

Job description

The Restaurant

In partnership with Chef Luke Farrell, Speedboat Bar takes inspiration from the Thai‑Chinese restaurants in Bangkok’s Chinatown and the thrilling sport of Speedboat racing along the canals (klongs) of Thailand.

The menu explores the ingredients, flavours and techniques that took Luke to Bangkok and its unique foodways; Chinese in origin but now uniquely Thai. A masterclass in wok cooking, roasted meats and spicy sauces, each hinging on the specialist Thai herbs and ingredients cultivated and grown at Luke’s nursery, Ryewater, in Dorset.

The bar focuses on sharing Singha beer towers, slushies and chasers; the signature Speedboat cocktails – Snakesblood Negroni; Shop Window Old Fashioned; and Jelly Bia made with frozen Leo Lager; as well as softs such as a Snakefruit soda.

The Position

We’re looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team, creating exceptional dishes and delivering an all‑encapsulating experience to our guests. You’ll have experience working in a quality kitchen, adhering to standard operating and Health and Safety procedures. More importantly we are looking for people for as passionate about food and hospitality as we are!

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Chef de Partie within a fast‑paced quality restaurant.
• Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in.
• A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail.
• Passion for food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn.
• The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend‑setting restaurant group.

Benefits & Culture

Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry‑leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.

Benefits

• Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants
• Retail & Takeaway Discounts
• Code App Membership

Look After Yourself

• Additional £15 for late finish (Fri & Sat)
• Discounted Gym Membership
• 24/7 Online GP
• Company Donations for your involvement with Charities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Financial Advice
• Wedding Gift & New‑born Care Package – Celebrating your big occasions

Progress Yourself

• Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar
• A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge
• Career progression with a fast‑growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.

Be Yourself

• Employee referral scheme – paying up to £600 per referral
• Staff parties & long service awards