Chef De Partie

Chef de Partie – Fine Dining, Canapés & High-Volume Service
Monday–Friday | 7:30am–4:00pm

Join a professional brigade of nine chefs delivering refined fine-dining menus, elegant canapés and premium hospitality food at volume. We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Chef de Partie with excellent technical skills, strong section management and a consistently high standard of hygiene and presentation.

This is a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen where precision, cleanliness and adaptability are essential. The role offers an outstanding work–life balance alongside the opportunity to work at a high culinary level in a structured, professional environment.

You will take full responsibility for your section, producing beautifully executed fine-dining dishes, canapés and buffet items while maintaining excellent speed, organisation and attention to detail throughout the day.

• Run your section confidently from mise en place through service in a 7:30am–4:00pm operation.

• Prepare, assemble and present fine-dining plates, luxury canapés, bowl food and buffet items to a consistently high standard.

• Maintain excellent hygiene at all times, with a clean, well-presented uniform and immaculate workstation.

• Demonstrate strong section management, working cleanly, efficiently and methodically.

• Support large-volume hospitality and corporate events while maintaining fine-dining quality.

• Work closely with senior chefs and the wider brigade to ensure smooth, efficient service.

• Uphold all HACCP, allergen control, food safety, labelling and stock rotation procedures.

• Assist with deliveries, correct storage, date labelling and stock control.

• Support and guide junior chefs when required.

• Previous experience running a section in fine-dining kitchens, including canapés, buffets and event service.

• Background in AA Rosette, Michelin or luxury 5-star environments.

• Strong knowledge of mother sauces, mayonnaise production, stocks, purées and gels.

• Experience with modern techniques including dehydrating, curing, pickling and fermenting.

• Excellent knife skills, particularly in vegetable preparation.

• Confident skills in meat butchery and fish preparation.

• Ability to work at speed while knowing when to slow down and adjust gears for detail-driven tasks.

• Excellent time management, organisation and a strong work ethic.

• A positive, reliable team player with strong communication skills.

• Pride in presentation, consistency and modern hospitality standards.

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/2901/86873001/52515476/R/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!