Overview
Salary: £17.89 per hour
Shift hours: Full Time
Chef de Partie – Staff Dining
Canary Wharf, London
Monday to Friday | 40 Hours
An exciting opportunity has become available for a talented Chef de Partie to join a flagship workplace hospitality operation in the heart of Canary Wharf.
This premium, high-volume environment delivers exceptional food experiences across colleague dining, cafés, hospitality suites, events and conferencing spaces within one of London’s most impressive corporate headquarters. Set within a beautifully refurbished building, the operation combines innovation, quality and pace with a strong focus on fresh food and outstanding service standards.
We are looking for a passionate and driven chef who thrives in fast-paced kitchens and takes genuine pride in delivering consistently high-quality food.
The Role
As Chef de Partie, you will take ownership of a dedicated kitchen section within the staff dining operation, ensuring smooth and efficient service while maintaining exceptional culinary standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Running a designated kitchen section during service
- Preparing and cooking dishes in line with agreed menus and specifications
- Front facing customer engagement, live cooking
- Delivering high-volume breakfast and lunch services without compromising quality
- Supporting multiple food concepts including counters, grab & go and hot food service
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene, HACCP and allergen compliance standards
- Ensuring your section remains clean, organised and service ready at all times
- Supporting stock rotation, portion control and waste reduction initiatives
- Working closely with senior chefs and supporting junior team members
- Contributing to a positive, professional and collaborative kitchen culture
About You
We are looking for a chef who combines strong technical ability with energy, professionalism and a genuine passion for food.
You will ideally have:
- Previous Chef de Partie experience within high-volume hospitality or contract catering environments
- Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and allergen management
- The ability to remain calm and organised during busy service periods
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A proactive approach and strong attention to detail
- A passion for producing fresh, high-quality food consistently
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Flexibility across different food styles and service concepts
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a leading hospitality operation recognised for quality, innovation and operational excellence. You will work within a talented culinary team in a modern, forward-thinking environment that values creativity, consistency and continuous improvement.
If you are looking for a role where you can develop your career, work with high-quality food and be part of an ambitious and supportive team, we would 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
- Subsidised gym membership
- 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/2704/44769001/52804811/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!
Reference: com/2704/44769001/52804811/SU
Location: London
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