Senior Chef de Partie - Dinner Service Kings Cross, London 4 days a week Monday to Thursday 40 hours 3 days off every week! Love the buzz of a busy kitchen but want your weekends back? Restaurants Associates is looking for a talented and passionate Senior Chef de Partie to join our team at a prestigious, high-profile multinational technology company in Kings Cross, London. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced chef who enjoys delivering exceptional food in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment, with the added benefit of a four-day working week and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off! If you're looking for a role that combines great food, a professional kitchen and an outstanding work-life balance, this could be the perfect next step in your culinary career. The Role Our busy café currently serves up to 1,000 covers across lunch and dinner, with an exciting new service format launching in mid-December. The operation will transition to approximately 500 covers across breakfast, lunch and dinner, bringing a fresh approach to the site's food offering. As Senior Chef de Partie, you'll predominantly focus on the dinner service, taking ownership of your section from preparation through to service and ensuring every dish meets our high standards for quality, consistency and presentation. Your responsibilities will include: Leading your section during preparation and dinner service, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Producing high-quality dishes with excellent flavour, consistency and presentation. Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef with the daily running of the kitchen. Maintaining excellent food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen management standards. Managing stock, controlling portion sizes and minimising food waste. Supporting and mentoring junior chefs, helping to build a positive and collaborative kitchen team. Working closely with colleagues to deliver an exceptional dining experience. Adapting to the evolving food offer as the café moves to its new all-day service format. Your Working Pattern - Work Hard, Enjoy Your Weekends! One of the biggest advantages of this role is the fantastic work-life balance. 40 hours per week over four days Monday to Thursday 10:00am - 8:30pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday off every week! What We're Looking For We're keen to hear from chefs who take pride in their cooking and thrive in a professional, high-volume kitchen. You'll ideally bring: Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie. Strong preparation and service skills, particularly in a busy dinner operation. A passion for fresh ingredients, quality food and excellent presentation. The ability to organise your section and maintain high standards under pressure. A solid understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures. A team-first attitude, with the confidence to support and guide junior colleagues. A proactive approach and a genuine desire to deliver great hospitality every day. What's in It for 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 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/1510/91446005/52839398/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! TPBN1_UKCT
Senior Chef De Partie (Dinner) employer: Restaurant Associates
Restaurant Associates is an excellent employer that values its team members by fostering a vibrant and supportive work culture. With opportunities for growth and development in the hospitality sector, employees enjoy flexible shifts and a dynamic environment that encourages collaboration and outstanding service. Working in the UK, you'll be part of a dedicated team that prioritises customer experience and professional excellence.
