Chef de partie

No split shifts! We are looking for a Chef de Partie to assist in the production food served at the RSC; you will prepare quality produce and run the garnish, larder, hot or pastry section. Work under the guidance of the Executive Head Chef and as part of a successful team, you will ensure that the food delivered to our customers is of the highest quality.

We are proud to prepare, bake and create all food from scratch and work closely with some great local suppliers.

In our beautiful Rooftop Restaurant customers can join us for lunch, afternoon tea, or pre-theatre dining.

We are looking for chefs on a variable, fixed term contract. The contract will run from December 2025 until February 2026.

• Working with the team to create and develop a leading food offer across all the Catering areas.
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes using agreed ingredients and using specs.
• Assist the Senior Chefs in developing new dishes and menus, assisting with any menu changes and food tastings.
• Monitor portion control and wastage to maintain profit margins.
• Ensuring full compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and legislative regulations.

• Previous experience of food preparation and leading a section during service.
• Trained to at least Level 2 Food Hygiene, although we offer training.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely and consistently.
• A self-motivated and proactive approach to work with the ability to work flexibly, multitask and deliver in a pressurised environment.
• A good understanding of all HACCAP and Health and Safety legislation.
• Food Safety and Health and Safety qualifications

• Variable hours contracts, working shifts to suit you.
• Option of a permanent contract and guaranteed hours with consecutive days off
• Full training and personal development
• RSC benefits package including 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Monthly share of the TRONC
• Complimentary theatre tickets
• Reduced working hours on Sundays.

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.

We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.