Chef De Partie
Location: St Martins in the Field, London
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days per week (some evenings & weekends may be required)
 

As a Chef De Partie at St Martins in the Field, you will be working as part of the culinary team onsite to deliver a high standard of food across the day to day catering operation including the visitor cafe (open 7 days a week) along with the conference and events operation they have on site. You will be responsible for the production of high-quality food at a venue that is a huge part of the central London community. You must be a strong team player and be confident working in a busy kitchen. The food that is produced in the kitchen is of a high standard and is diverse. 

What we can offer you:

• A collaborative and inclusive culture, where your ideas are valued, and creativity is encouraged.
• The chance to work at one of the largest venues in the RA Venue portfolio.
• 20 days annual leave (Excluding bank holidays and national holiday days)
• Free staff meals whilst at work.
• Free on-site staff parking.
• Access to Compass Group company perks & benefits.
• Perks for Works discounts and promotions
• Access to training, mentoring and development, with support from our wider Restaurant Associates and Compass Group UK networks.
• On-site F&B discounts.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present dishes to a high standard, following the guidance of the head chef, that follows all specification sheets.
• Work across various sections and support kitchen operations
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Collaborate with the team to deliver consistently outstanding service
• Maintain and ensure that food is handled and stored at the correct temperatures always and to be in accordance with food handling and hygiene regulations. 
• Ensure that food wastage is recorded and correctly disposed of as well and ensuring that all work areas are kept clean and that all waste is recorded and disposed of correctly. 

The Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum of 1 years previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a quality-focused kitchen
• A passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and beautifully crafted dishes
• Reliable, flexible, and committed to high standards
• Team player with a positive, professional attitude
• Ambition to progress their culinary career under the leadership of our head chef

About Us:

Restaurant Associates is a leading premium hospitality provider with an ethos drawn from our history of fine and high-quality dining in London and New York.

Within our venues team, we provide catering and hospitality services to some of the most iconic visitor attractions and destinations in the UK including the Imperial War Museum London, Glyndebourne Opera House, Knebworth House, Whipsnade Zoo and many more. Within these amazing venues we operate a host of bespoke cafés and restaurants, as well as delivering private events ranging from small meetings to large-scale ground events of up to 1000 people. You can find a full list of our venues on our website.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, diverse, fun, and dynamic place to work with opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of teams plus a commitment to putting our people first.  Restaurant Associates is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. As a business, we are committed to sustainability led practices and are proud to have achieved 3 stars with the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s Food Made Good Programme.

Job Reference: com/2710/45089001/52842860/SU #RA Venues

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!