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Job role: Chef De Partie
Location: Central London
Salary: £33,000-£36,000 a year plus overtime
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 40 hours, weekends off!
Houston & Hawkes have an exciting opportunity for a Chef De Partie to work in our prestigious contract catering site in the heart of London.
If you're looking for a career that offers flexibility, excitement, and progression, then contract catering could be for you! We'll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of.
Chef De Partie Duties:
- Assisting the Head Chef/Sous Chef in the kitchen operation and ensure the company's reputation for food quality is always maintained
- Following directions provided by the Head Chef or Sous Chef
- Contributing to the development and planning of menus, including future food trends and be passionate about developing new styles of service and concepts
- Monitoring portion and waste control
- Keeping your area of the kitchen safe and sanitary
- Stocktaking and ordering supplies for your station
- Improving your food preparation methods based on feedback
- Assisting in other areas of the kitchen when required
Chef De Partie Requirements:
- A genuine passion for food
- Knowledge of the Hospitality industry
- Knowledge and ability to run a section
- Ability to produce good-quality food
- A desire to want to learn
- Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
- Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
- Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
- Possess the ability to work under pressure
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Food Safety awareness
- Allergen Awareness
What We Offer:
- Free meals at work
- Contributory pension scheme
- Free access to the company Employee Assistance Program
- Life assurance at twice your salary
- Company events, including a grand Christmas party
- Recognition schemes and people awards
- Family-friendly support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and adoption leave
- Day off on your birthday
- Referral bonuses
- Training and development opportunities, including regular masterclasses with renowned chef Sally Abe
Who We Are:
Houston & Hawkes is a young and dynamic independent caterer based in the South East. We are proud to be an award-winning company, ranked among the top 30 companies to work for in the hospitality industry, and a certified B Corp company. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our customers through our vibrant, creative, and sustainable food offerings. We operate coffee bars, staff restaurants, and delis, tailored to our clients' hospitality and event needs. Committed to social responsibility, passionate about Great British produce and dedicated to our talented teams.
Join Houston & Hawkes and be part of a team that values excellence, creativity, and professional growth.
