Compass Group • London SE1 0SW

Chef De Partie

About this role

Calling Chef de Parties!

We’re recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join a large-scale media company serving up to 4,000 people daily across staff dining, hospitality, coffee bars, and events. This is a fast-paced, fresh-food operation with live cooking stations, rotating pop-ups, terrace BBQs, and regular events for up to 400 guests.

The role is ideal for a chef who enjoys high-volume cooking, working across multiple sections, and being part of a fun, energetic, and team-focused kitchen culture.

What you’ll be doing as a

Chef de Partie

  • Running a section within a busy fresh-food kitchen
  • Preparing and cooking high-volume breakfast and lunch service
  • Supporting live cooking counters and pop-up food concepts
  • Assisting with hospitality and event food preparation
  • Following recipes, specifications, and portion controls
  • Maintaining high food quality and consistency during service
  • Working closely with the wider kitchen team across different sections
  • Supporting terrace BBQs and seasonal food activations when required
  • Helping maintain food safety and kitchen standards at all times

What you’ll need to succeed a

Chef de Partie

  • Experience as a Chef de Partie within events, banqueting, production, or large-volume kitchens
  • Strong fresh-food cooking skills
  • Confidence working in high-volume service environments
  • Experience following recipes and working to costing controls
  • Ability to multitask and adapt between sections
  • A positive, hands-on attitude with strong teamwork skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment
  • Passion for modern food trends and live cooking concepts

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/2205/98464001/52809767/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!