Senior Chef de Partie

Exciting Opportunity in Kings Cross!

Competitive Salary | 40 Hours per Week | Weekends Off | Overtime Available

Are you a passionate, ambitious chef ready to take your skills to the next level in a premium, high-profile workplace?

We’re looking for a talented Senior Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team at an exclusive client site in Kings Cross, working within a leading multinational technology company. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in a modern, professional environment where quality, consistency and creativity are at the heart of everything we do.

What’s on offer?

• Daytime-focused shifts: Typically 7:00am–3:30pm, offering a great work-life balance.
• A varied service: From mid-December onwards, you’ll be expected to support 2–3 dinner shifts per week, finishing at approximately 8:30pm.
• Overtime opportunities: Additional hours available on top of your 40-hour core week for those looking to earn more.
• A close-knit kitchen team: Work as part of a six-person brigade, with plenty of opportunity to make your mark.
• A high-profile setting: Deliver an exceptional food experience for a prestigious multinational technology client.

The Role

As Senior Chef de Partie, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, supporting the Sous Chef to deliver outstanding food and seamless service across all areas of the operation.

You’ll take pride in your section, lead by example and help maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and consistency. From preparing fresh, high-quality dishes to supporting service during busier periods, you’ll be a reliable and positive presence within a small, collaborative team.

With a combination of daytime catering and evening dining, this role offers variety, the chance to develop your skills and the opportunity to be part of an operation where the guest experience really matters.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie in a quality-driven kitchen.
• A genuine passion for fresh food, excellent ingredients and high standards.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A proactive team player who can support the Sous Chef and help motivate the wider brigade.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a strong understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene.
• Flexibility to cover 2–3 evening shifts per week from mid-December onwards.

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re a skilled chef who enjoys working in a professional environment, thrives as part of a close-knit team and wants to combine predominantly daytime hours with exciting evening service opportunities, 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:

• Free meals
• 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.

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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!