Chef De Partie

Location: Oxfordshire

Chef de Partie

Location:

Wyboston / Bedford Area Salary: £31,200–£33,280 per annum DOE Equivalent to £15.00–£16.00 per hour

Hours:

40 hours per week

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time Interaction Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Chef de Partie to join a busy and well-established leisure, spa and hotel venue. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity working 40 hours per week within a modern, fast-paced kitchen environment. The venue operates across three different catering areas, with this position based primarily within the leisure venue kitchen, supporting hotel, spa and walk-in guests.

The style of food is very different from traditional fine dining or formal events catering. This is a high-volume, on-trend menu focused around popular street-food style dishes including smash burgers, wings, loaded fries and other quick-service meals. We are therefore looking for a Chef de Partie who enjoys working at pace, can respond quickly to changing demand and thrives in a busy service environment.

The Role As Chef de Partie, you will take responsibility for your own section and play a key role in ensuring food is prepared and served quickly, consistently and to a high standard. Your duties will include:
Running your own section during busy service periods Preparing fresh food in line with menus and agreed standards Completing mise en place ahead of service Cooking and plating dishes quickly and consistently Managing both scheduled guest demand and walk-in orders Working efficiently during high-volume periods Maintaining portion control and presentation standards Monitoring stock levels and reducing unnecessary waste Rotating stock correctly and following FIFO procedures Receiving and checking deliveries Assisting with stock takes Maintaining excellent kitchen hygiene standards Following food safety, allergen and Health & Safety procedures Ensuring your section is clean, organised and service-ready Supporting and supervising junior chefs where required Delegating tasks appropriately during preparation and service Working closely with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams Supporting other areas of the wider catering operation when required The business operates as one wider kitchen team across its three locations, so there may occasionally be a requirement to assist elsewhere during holiday cover or particularly busy periods.

However, this role will be permanently based within the leisure venue kitchen. What We're Looking For We are looking for someone with previous experience as a Chef de Partie or experienced Commis Chef ready to step up, who is comfortable working within a fast-moving kitchen. You will need:
Previous professional kitchen experience Experience running or taking responsibility for a section The ability to work quickly without compromising quality Confidence working in a high-volume environment Good organisation and time-management skills Strong knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety Understanding of allergens and dietary requirements The ability to remain calm during busy service periods A positive, team-focused attitude The ability to supervise and support junior chefs Flexibility to work across a seven-day rota A genuine interest in modern, casual and street-food style menus

Experience with in hotels, leisure venues, casual dining, high-volume restaurants, pubs or similar fast-paced kitchens would be particularly relevant. Why Join? This is an opportunity to join a strong and established kitchen team within a business that is looking to recruit for the long term. The company is keen to invest in its people and retain good chefs, making this a great opportunity for someone looking for stability, development and the chance to become an established member of…