Chef de Partie - Peers Dining Group Restaurants

We are looking for skilled and committed Chef de Parties to join the Peers' Dining Group Restaurants within Catering and Retail Services at the House of Lords. This is a rare opportunity to work in a fine-dining restaurant environment within one of the UK's most prestigious and historic institutions.

As a Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking dishes to a consistently high standard, reflecting the quality, precision, and refinement expected in a fine-dining setting. You will maintain the highest food safety and hygiene standards, contribute to kitchen organisation and stock control, and demonstrate a working knowledge of computerised food safety and stock management systems.

Based on-site at Parliament, the Peers' Dining Group restaurants provide an elegant dining experience for Members and their guests. This is a fast-paced, professional kitchen environment where creativity, technical skill, and attention to detail are essential. You'll be part of a passionate culinary team delivering exceptional food and service, all within a workplace unlike any other.

You'll be accountable for:

• Supporting the Sous Chef in the daily running of a kitchen section, ensuring fine-dining dishes are prepared and presented to specification.
• Assisting with mise en place, cooking, and precise plating during service periods.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment in line with food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Monitoring food safety procedures, including digital temperature probing and fridge/freezer logging.
• Supporting stock control and inventory management.
• Assisting with stock rotation and basic ordering tasks.
• Contributing to the delivery of consistent quality across all catering outlets, including Members' fine-dining rooms, banqueting functions, staff dining, and retail cafés.

If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, ideally within a fine-dining or high-quality restaurant environment.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene, HACCP, and allergen awareness.
• Basic knowledge of computerised food safety and stock systems.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a professional kitchen team.
• Good communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.
• A recognised culinary qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent).
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and double shifts, in line with service demands and operational requirements.

It would be even better if you had:

• Experience working in a fine-dining, heritage, institutional, or government catering environment.
• Familiarity with both British and international cuisines.
• An interest in sustainable, seasonal, and ethical food practices.

The job description provides full details about the role and what we are looking for.

What you'll get in return:

• 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years' service).
• Generous pension scheme.
• Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme.
• The opportunity to witness history in the making!

The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the House of Commons to:

• Make laws.
• Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates.
• Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise.

Please complete your online application by 23:59 on Sunday 21st June 2026.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us.

The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates with diverse characteristics, including different ages, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.