Legends Global (Europe)
Chef De Partie - ICC
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The Venue
Olympia Events manages the iconic event venues at Olympia, a cultural and architectural landmark that has hosted extraordinary events since 1886. From internationally renowned consumer exhibitions and trade shows to sporting events, concerts and conferences, Olympia continues to bring world-class experiences to London. Its distinctive architecture and nearly 140-year heritage make it one of the UK's most recognisable and sought-after event destinations.
Today, Olympia is entering an exciting new chapter. At the heart of a £1.3 billion transformation, the estate has been reimagined as London's newest fully integrated entertainment, culture and business destination. Designed by Heatherwick Studio and SPARCC for Yoo Capital and Deutsche Finance International, the redevelopment combines Olympia's historic event spaces with an exceptional new destination for visitors, businesses and event organisers.
The Role
The Chef de Partie is responsible for managing their designated section of the kitchen and supporting the Sous Chefs and Head Chef in delivering consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and service. This role involves preparing and cooking dishes to specification, maintaining excellent organisation within their section, and ensuring all food is produced efficiently and to the highest standards.
Working as part of the wider kitchen team, the Chef de Partie will ensure compliance with food safety, health, and hygiene standards while contributing to smooth kitchen operations during both restaurant and event services. The role requires strong attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a commitment to maintaining quality, consistency, and effective stock and waste control at all times.
The Responsibilities
- Support and lead daily kitchen operations, working closely with the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef to ensure smooth, efficient delivery across restaurant, event and show-night services.
- Oversee food production and service excellence, ensuring all dishes are prepared to agreed recipes, quality standards and presentation specifications, even within demanding event schedules.
- Coordinate and develop the culinary team, supervising kitchen staff, managing workflows and schedules, and providing coaching and mentoring to build a high-performing team.
- Drive operational efficiency and commercial performance, supporting menu development, costing, portion control, inventory management, labour planning and food cost control to maximise profitability.
- Champion compliance, adaptability and guest satisfaction, maintaining the highest food safety and hygiene standards while responding effectively to changing event requirements and customer needs.
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What we're looking for
You’ll be responsible for:
- Prepare, produce and deliver high-quality menu items, ensuring all dishes are served consistently, efficiently and in line with company standards.
- Maintain exceptional food safety and kitchen standards, including stock rotation, food storage, hygiene, sanitation and opening/closing procedures.
- Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver an outstanding guest experience and exceed customer expectations.
- Support menu development and continuous improvement, working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chefs to enhance food offerings and service standards.
- Contribute to commercial performance, controlling costs, managing budgets, completing operational reporting and identifying opportunities to drive revenue and efficiencies.
You'll Have:
- Professional culinary training or relevant experience in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant, club, catering or premium hospitality environment.
- Strong food and beverage knowledge, with a solid understanding of food preparation, service standards, guest experience and hospitality etiquette.
- A collaborative, team-focused attitude, with the ability to communicate effectively, build relationships and thrive in a busy service environment.
- Commercial and operational awareness, including experience with food cost control, stock management and maintaining company standards and procedures.
- A flexible and safety-focused approach, willing to work evenings, weekends and events while championing health, safety and compliance across the operation.
What can we offer?
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- 🏖️ 25 Days Annual Leave – Work hard, rest well.
- 👪 Life Assurance – Peace of mind knowing your loved ones are protected.
- 🏦 5% Pension Contribution – Helping you prepare for a bright future.
- 🏥 Healthshield Cover – Support with dental, physio, counselling and more for you and your children.
- 🧠 Employee Assistance Programme – AXA Health support whenever you need it.
- 👓 Eye Care Support – Vouchers and contributions towards glasses.
- 🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – A greener, healthier commute.
- 💸 Employee Referral Scheme – Recommend great people and get rewarded.
Recruitment Process Outlined
- 1st Stage - Online Interview
- 2nd Stage - Face to Face Interview with the Venue Culinary Team
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and—where relevant to the role—a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role.
Inclusive Workplace
At Legends Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There’s never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one.
We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.
If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.
If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date.
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