Chef De Partie

X2 Chef de Partie required for luxury kitchen environment 

Love food and ready to start your career in a professional kitchen? We're looking for an enthusiastic Junior Chef to join our specialist hospitality team at Heathrow Airport. You'll work alongside experienced chefs, learning how to prepare and present high-quality dishes for VIP guests, diplomatic guests, and other prestigious clientele in a unique airport environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an up-and-coming chef who is eager to develop their skills, gain exposure to premium hospitality, and learn from experienced culinary professionals in a highly specialised kitchen environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes to exact specifications
• Delivering exceptional à la carte service for VIP guests
• Catering for bespoke requests and dietary requirements
• Following recipes and presentation standards with precision and consistency
• Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards
• Presenting yourself professionally in a guest-facing environment

What you'll need:

• Some experience working in a professional kitchen environment
• A genuine passion for food and hospitality
• Experience preparing European cuisine is advantageous
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and consistently
• Confidence to work independently while knowing when to seek support
• Level 2 qualification is desirable but not essential
•  A positive, enthusiastic, and professional approach

What we offer: 

• Structured training and development from experienced chefs.
• A supportive team environment with opportunities to grow your skills.
• Free meals in the Heathrow staff canteen.
• Free parking pass.
• Exposure to a unique premium hospitality operation.
• Career progression opportunities within the business.

If you're passionate about food, eager to develop your culinary career, and excited by the opportunity to work in a unique hospitality environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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/0106/68015001/52625697/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!