Chef de Partie – London Hospitality Venue

About the role

We are seeking an ambitious Chef de Partie to join a busy, highly regarded London venue. The role offers the chance to work in a professional kitchen that values fresh ingredients, culinary excellence and team development.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high‑quality dishes within an assigned kitchen section.
• Maintain consistency, portion control and presentation standards across all services.
• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef during peak periods to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist with food preparation, mise en place and service readiness.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and ensure regular maintenance.
• Uphold food hygiene, cleanliness and organisational standards throughout the kitchen.
• Follow HACCP procedures and internal food‑safety policies.
• Complete daily temperature checks, cleaning schedules and related documentation.
• Contribute to menu development, seasonal updates and daily specials.
• Manage stock rotation, food labelling and ingredient storage in line with best practice.
• Maintain detailed preparation schedules, checklists and section organisation.
• Support deep‑cleaning and end‑of‑shift cleaning duties.
• Collaborate with the wider kitchen brigade and front‑of‑house teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Assist in the development and support of junior chefs and kitchen support staff when required.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or a strong Commis Chef ready to progress.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, professional kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards and HACCP procedures.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining quality.
• Commitment to teamwork and continuous culinary development.

Required skills

• Food preparation
• Mise en place
• HACCP procedures
• Kitchen equipment operation
• Food hygiene compliance
• Stock rotation
• Portion control
• Menu development