Chef de Partie | North London | £16 hourly
We are recruiting a Chef de Partie to join a busy, professional kitchen within a corporate environment. This is a hands-on role for a capable chef who can manage their section efficiently, maintain high standards, and work well as part of a small, close-knit brigade. The kitchen operates at pace and requires a calm, organised approach with a strong focus on quality, hygiene, and consistency.
Key Responsibilities
* Running a designated section during preparation and service
* Preparing and cooking food to agreed specifications and standards
* Supporting service for high-volume covers
* Ensuring all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are met
* Maintaining cleanliness and organisation within your section
* Managing time effectively to meet service demands
* Following company policies and procedures at all times
* Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen team
* Maintaining a professional and confident presence in a client-facing environment
Ideal Candidate
* Proven experience working as a Chef de Partie
* Comfortable working in a busy, high-volume kitchen
* Reliable, punctual, and well organised
* Calm under pressure with a practical, solution-focused approach
* Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
* Able to take direction and work to set procedures
* Flexible and adaptable to changing service needs
* Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
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/0202/ / /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!