Chef De Partie

Ess Compass; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in Greater London is seeking a Chef de Partie for a high-volume staff dining operation. In this role, you'll manage your own section, delivering quality meals during busy breakfast and lunch services. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of experience, strong kitchen knowledge, and the ability to communicate well with customers. Enjoy excellent work-life balance in a modern, food-led workplace, with opportunities for growth and various perks.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience at Chef de Partie or strong Demi/CDP level.
• Strong knowledge of both hot and cold kitchen sections.
• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced food operation.

Responsibilities

• Running your own kitchen section.
• Preparing and delivering high-quality food for breakfast and lunch.
• Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food preparation

Customer communication

Flexibility

Job description

We are recruiting a Chef de Partie for a high-volume staff dining operation in a flagship tech environment.

Chefs will rotate across on-site kitchens, including a flagship café serving 1,000–2,000 covers daily, so flexibility is key. You’ll run your own section, delivering high-quality food for busy breakfast and lunch services, and managing service independently when required.

This is a Monday–Friday role (7:00am–3:30pm) offering excellent work–life balance.

What you’ll be doing

• Running your own kitchen section
• Preparing and delivering high-quality hot and cold food for breakfast and lunch services
• Managing service independently when required
• Rotating across multiple kitchens depending on business needs
• Communicating directly with customers in an open‑kitchen environment
• Maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, and organisation
• Supporting the wider chef brigade and adapting in a high‑volume setting

Who we’re looking for

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working at Chef de Partie or strong Demi/CDP level
• Strong all‑round kitchen knowledge, covering both hot and cold sections
• Confident running service independently when required
• Comfortable working in a high‑volume, fast‑paced food operation
• Clear communicator with a customer‑focused mindset
• Flexible and open to rotating across multiple kitchen locations on site
• Backgrounds from contract catering, staff dining cosmetics, or restaurant kitchens are all welcome

This role is ideal for chefs seeking stability, structure, and progression in a modern, food‑led workplace.

We ensure you’re rewarded for all your hard work by offering:

• Monday – Friday only, 7am – 3:30pm
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% offChess tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un‑wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your Töesh and families

About Us

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.