Chef De Partie

What you'll be doing:

Chef de Partie - King's Cross, London

Love food? Take pride in every plate? Ready to make your mark in the kitchen?

We're on the hunt for a passionate and driven Chef de Partie to join Restaurants Associates UK at an exciting, high-profile site in the heart of King's Cross, London.

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your culinary skills, bring creativity to the table, and be part of a team that's committed to delivering exceptional food and outstanding service. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, love working with great ingredients, and take pride in getting the details right, we want to hear from you!

What you'll be doing

As Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of your section, preparing and cooking delicious dishes to the highest standards of quality, taste and presentation. Working closely with the senior kitchen team, you'll help deliver a smooth service, support junior chefs and play an active role in creating a positive, high-performing kitchen environment.

From seasonal menus and daily specials to exciting events and new ideas, you'll have the opportunity to contribute your skills, creativity and passion every day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking charge of your section and delivering consistently excellent dishes during service.
• Supporting and guiding junior team members, leading by example and sharing your knowledge.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
• Getting involved in seasonal menus, themed events and daily specials.
• Managing portion control, minimising food waste and ensuring efficient use of ingredients.
• Participating in daily briefings, weekly stock takes and stock control processes.
• Communicating effectively with the wider team to ensure smooth, timely service.
• Reporting any health, safety or hygiene concerns promptly.
• Embracing feedback, sharing ideas and looking for ways to improve what we do.
• Upholding our company values and bringing professionalism, care and a positive attitude to everything you do.

What you'll bring

• At least two years' experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role.
• Strong cooking skills and the confidence to manage your own section.
• A good understanding of food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• The ability to support, motivate and guide junior team members.
• Excellent organisation, communication and time-management skills.
• A proactive, flexible attitude and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• A genuine passion for great food, quality ingredients and continuous improvement.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 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% off cinema 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 friends 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.

Job Reference: com/1510/44018003/52840157/SU #RA Group

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!

Salary

£17.16 per hour

Working conditions

Contract: Full Time