Chef de Partie - Lasdun | National Theatre London
£35,000 per annum (£30k Basic + £5k TRONC)
48hrs per week
NT Food & Drink is a unique and dynamic partnership driven by Levy and KERB, embedded within the National Theatre on the South Bank. Our ambition is to create a world-class hospitality destination at the heart of the world's most iconic theatre, supported by a people-first approach focused on sustainability. We celebrate inclusivity, prioritizing the development and progression of future leaders, ensuring all food and drink spaces align with NT's values, vision, and culture.
Purpose
Reporting to the Head Chef, you will oversee the daily kitchen operations. Your main responsibilities include supporting the head chef in managing the kitchen team, supervising food preparation, and ensuring dishes meet high standards. You will also handle inventory management, food safety compliance, record keeping, event execution, and training culinary & FOH teams, ensuring smooth kitchen operations.
Responsibilities
* Hold a section during service
* Maintain high standards across all services
* Participate in briefings to ensure performance standards
* Communicate effectively with BOH & FOH teams
* Complete all H&S paperwork
* Prepare and execute menu items to specifications
* Work with the Head Chef to monitor quality control
* Assist with daily/weekly culinary team tasks
* Ensure sufficient par levels of menu items
* Follow all business and HSE policies
* Complete end-of-night reporting and H&S documentation
Requirements
* Confident: Passionate about delivering exceptional food and restaurant operations
* Detail-focused: Highly organized with attention to detail
* Flexible: Willing to work evenings and weekends, adaptable to team needs
* Safety Led: Leads by example in HSE practices and implements best practices
* Curious: Eager to develop skills and grow professionally
Benefits
* Healthcare & Wellbeing: Medicash health benefits, free annual health check, discounts at Nuffield Health & Pure Gym, Employee Assistance Programme
* Perks & Discounts: Cinema tickets, shopping discounts, Vodafone plans, travel deals with TUI & Expedia
* Workplace Benefits: Meals on duty, pension, life assurance, paid professional subscriptions
* Leave & Family Support: 23 days + bank holidays, birthday off, extra leave after maternity, baby’s 1st birthday day off, holiday purchase scheme
* Career & Financial Support: Training, career pathways, financial wellbeing programs, salary finance discounts
* National Theatre Discounts: 15% off outlets, 25% off Bookshop, complimentary tickets
* Food & Drink Discounts: 50% off drinks, 20% off at Seven Dials Market
* VIP Tickets: Last-minute O2 show tickets (subject to availability)
* Parking: Discounted onsite parking (£4/day)
About Levy
Levy, part of Compass Group, delivers exceptional hospitality at venues like Wimbledon and Tottenham Hotspur. Committed to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, Levy sources sustainably and aims for Net Zero by 2027. The company partners with the British Paralympic Association and ensures team members earn at least the Real or London Living Wage.
Why Join Us?
At Levy UK & Ireland, we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion, valuing every individual's strengths. Our team drives creativity and success through fairness and equal opportunities. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute. Together, we achieve greatness.
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