Chef de Partie

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join our team at one of our conference venues in Maidenhead, SL6.

As a Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day culinary operations of a busy kitchen that runs 7 days a week, from 6:30am to 10pm. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), working 5 out of 7 days on a rota basis, with shifts covering both mornings and evenings.

This role as Chef de Partie comes with great benefits, including a Christmas break, access to an onsite allotment, and free staff parking.

Our Chef de Partie will enjoy working in a kitchen with full creative autonomy. We focus on producing expressive, seasonal menus made entirely from scratch, using only the freshest ingredients. We take pride in quality, creativity, and a deep passion for food.

We’re looking for a Chef de Partie who not only excels in culinary skills but is also personable, presentable, and enthusiastic about hospitality. Our team actively engages with customers during breakfast, lunch, and dinner service, so great communication skills are key.

In addition to regular meal services, this venue also hosts private dining experiences, fine dining events, BBQs, and buffets. This variety provides a fantastic opportunity for a Chef de Partie to showcase their talents across multiple styles of service.

If you\’re a motivated Chef de Partie looking to grow within a dynamic and creative kitchen environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.

We are looking for a positive, honest and reliable employee to join our friendly and hardworking team. We can offer good training and prospects within our team for the right candidate.

As our Chef de Partie, you will:

• Have 3 years minimum experience in a similar role
• Have excellent people skills
• Have general knowledge of food hygiene, NVQ level 2 or equivalent
• Be passionate about food and customer service
• Have superb culinary skills
• Have good organisational and communication skills
• Be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a large team of 6
• Be eligible to work in the UK

You will be able to create and develop our dishes and will assist the Chefs in creation of weekly menus. A knowledge and understanding of the importance of stock control and food wastage is essential.

WILSON VALE PERKS:

• Our working hours are some of the best you\’ll find in catering – we are strong believers in work-life balance
• Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
• Craft Works – Free craft-focused career development training programme
• Paid training bespoke to you
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
• Online employee benefits scheme -monetary savings on everyday items!
• Your Birthday off every year after 1 years’ service.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams – everyone at has a voice.