Chef De Partie

Chef de Partie – Cold Section & Hospitality, Crown Place, paying up to £16.48

We’re looking for a Chef de Partie to join a close-knit kitchen team within a professional contract catering environment. This role is ideal for a CDP who enjoys running a cold section, supporting hospitality and events, and working in a collaborative, well-structured kitchen.

You’ll be part of a team of four including a Head Chef, Sous Chef, CDP, and KP, with responsibility for sandwiches, salads, and cold food preparation, as well as supporting hospitality and event catering.

This is a Monday–Friday role (7:00am–3:30pm) offering excellent work-life balance. 

What you’ll be doing as a Chef de Partie:

• Running the cold section, including sandwiches and salads
• Preparing and supporting hospitality and events, including canapé production
• Supporting event catering for functions of 50–100 people
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation
• Managing stock control, ordering, and basic costing for your section
• Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver consistent quality

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Junior CDP ready to step up
• Demonstrated commitment and reliability in previous roles
• Comfortable working in a small, close-knit team and keen to contribute
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations
• Experience with stock control and costing

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work we offer:

• 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/2801/94089001/52787517/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!

d to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!