The Role – Overview Joining Absolute Taste as a Chef de Partie, you’ll be part of a passionate kitchen team based in our client’s state-of-the-art venue. If you’re looking for your next challenge and have a genuine passion for preparing high-quality food, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to a dynamic food offering. What You Will Be Doing Work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to contribute menu ideas, while ensuring all dishes align with Absolute Taste’s quality and style. Follow and deliver on weekly rotational menus, ensuring all listed items are produced to a consistently high standard. Take responsibility for your section, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, prep, and food presentation throughout service. Assist in supervising and supporting junior members of the team, helping to create a positive and collaborative kitchen environment. Ensure all work is carried out safely, cleanly, and in line with statutory regulations, including the Food Safety Act, Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH, and Fire Regulations. Work with the Sous Chef to manage food production within agreed cost parameters, including monitoring of stock levels, waste reduction, and accurate monthly stocktakes. Lead by example, promoting a positive, respectful, and team-driven kitchen culture. What We Are Looking For Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment at Chef de Partie or equivalent level. A team player with a customer-focused approach and strong communication skills. Reliability and flexibility to adapt to changing kitchen needs and working patterns. A proactive and positive attitude, with a willingness to support across different sections when needed. Strong awareness of food safety standards and kitchen hygiene practices. Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and uphold Absolute Taste’s values. Working With Us Absolute Taste is an award-winning international event design and catering company. From our beginnings, we’ve been passionate about creating fabulous homemade food paired with world-class service. Our business is diverse — spanning bespoke events, private aviation, restaurants, cafés, and performance sports. We’re expanding quickly and looking for the right people to grow with us. In return, we invest in our team, offering training, support, and opportunities for career progression. Our Benefits Retail-friendly hours – no evening services Always closed Easter Sunday, Christmas Day & New Year’s Day Quieter summer period, allowing for summer holiday availability Central location – accessible by public transport Free off-street parking nearby 50% staff discount on food and drink 25% discount with Fenwick Bright, well-ventilated kitchen with great storage and facilities Strong brand association with Fenwick Ongoing training and career development 24/7 telephone health & wellbeing support and counselling service If you want to be part of a supportive team in a growing company that values quality, teamwork, and professional growth — we’d love to hear from you