Restaurant Associates UK
Retail Chef De Partie
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Retail Chef De Partie
Calling all Chef de Parties!
We’re looking for a Chef de Partie across staff dining. This role is perfect for a chef who thrives in a high-volume environment, enjoys working across multiple sections, and wants to be part of a fun, energetic, and supportive kitchen team.
What You'll Be Doing As a Chef de Partie
- Managing your own section within a busy fresh-food kitchen
- Preparing and cooking high-volume breakfast and lunch services
- Supporting live cooking stations and rotating pop-up food concepts
- Assisting with hospitality and event catering
- Following recipes, specifications, and portion controls
- Delivering consistently high standards of food quality during service
- Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen team across multiple sections
- Supporting terrace BBQs and seasonal food activations when required
- Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards at all times
What You’ll Need to Succeed as a Chef de Partie
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in events, banqueting, production, or other high-volume kitchens
- Strong fresh-food cooking skills
- Confidence working in a busy, high-volume service environment
- Experience following recipes and working to food cost controls
- The ability to multitask and adapt across different kitchen sections
- A positive, hands-on approach with excellent teamwork skills
- The ability to stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
- A passion for modern food trends and interactive live cooking
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Benefits
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Subsidised meals
- Subsidised gym membership
- Contributory pension scheme
- Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes to grow your career
- 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
- Discounts on your food shop via Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and other retailers
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend, redeemable across a wide range of brands
- Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes to unwind
- Share all discounts and offers with friends and family
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About Us
Restaurant Associates provides exceptional hospitality through food, drink, and services. We collaborate with partners and clients to achieve remarkable outcomes while supporting passion-driven teams in delivering outstanding dining experiences. From staff dining solutions to delivering inspiring experiences in cultural destinations, our purpose is to elevate hospitality wherever people gather.
Job Reference: com/2506/76424002/52816766/SU
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. Our mission is to celebrate diversity, respect all perspectives, and create a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential.
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