Chef De Partie

Searcys; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A historic catering company in High Wycombe is seeking a Chef De Partie to join their team. This role requires someone who can consistently deliver high-quality food and support senior chefs in a bustling kitchen environment. You will manage stock levels, maintain food presentation standards, and ensure all health and safety protocols are followed. Candidates with experience in a 5-star hotel or Michelin star restaurant are desirable. Enjoy industry-leading benefits including substantial annual leave and discounts across venues.

Benefits

50% discount across venues

Enrolment into the pension scheme

Up to 38 days annual leave

Access to everyday discounts

Meals provided on shift

Quarterly chef incentives

Birthday off

Opportunity to enrol on WSH chef academy

Qualifications

• Experience working in a 5-star hotel or Michelin star restaurant is desirable.
• Strong understanding of Health, Hygiene and Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide food/service to a consistent high standard.
• Manage stock levels for the section being overseen including ordering.
• Ensure presentation of food meets standards set by senior chefs.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Very well organised

Team player

Job description

Searcys are looking for Chef De Partie to join Searcys Events at High Wycombe.

Working as a Chef de Partie for Searcys will require you to be an ambassador for this brand and deliver food that creates lasting memories. As a Chef de Partie you will work across all sections of the kitchen and support the Exec/Head Chef in the day to day running of the venue.

We create fabulous events whatever or wherever the space. We’ve shown time and again that we know our clients inside out, providing outstanding hospitality in complex and historically or culturally sensitive spaces. We have exclusive access to some of the UK’s most coveted venues, from grand ballrooms to charming townhouses and enchanting hidden gardens.

As a Chef De Partie you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 38 days annual leave (dependent on job role and location)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Chef whites provided
• Employee assistance programme
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues
• Quarterly chef incentives
• Birthday off
• Opportunity to enrol on WSH chef academy

Job Type: Casual Contract

Salary : £18 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• To provide food/service to a consistent high standard, including assisting senior chefs with functions in other different areas throughout the business.
• Responsible to manage stock levels of thesection you are overseeing including ordering when required.
• Ensure the presentation of the food is consistent with the standards set by senior chefs.
• To ensure all Health, Hygiene and Safety requirements are being adhered to
• Any other reasonable request by the Senior Management.
• Very well organised and ability to prioritise work load
• Ability to work under pressure
• Experience in working in a 5 star hotel or Michelin star restaurant is desirable
• Able to work effectively as part of a team

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk