Chef De Partie - Monday to Friday - No Evenings in City of London

CHEF DE PARTIE - RETAIL KITCHEN | MONDAY TO FRIDAY

£33,750 Per Annum + Paid Overtime
7:00am - 3:30pm | 40-Hour Contract
Brand New Corporate Site | Premium B&I Contract Catering

Looking for a role where you can showcase your cooking skills, work with exceptional ingredients and enjoy every weekend off?

We're recruiting for an experienced Chef de Partie to join a brand-new corporate catering site within one of London's most prestigious corporate environments.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the kitchen team from the outset, taking responsibility for the daily deli counter and helping deliver a premium retail food offering. You'll be working with fresh, high-quality ingredients, producing an attractive selection of sandwiches, open sandwiches and deli-style dishes for a discerning corporate clientele.

We're looking for a passionate and organised chef who takes pride in food quality, presentation and consistency, and who enjoys working in a busy retail catering environment.

THE ROLE

As Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of the deli counter, overseeing the preparation, production and presentation of the daily food offer.

You'll be responsible for ensuring the counter is fully prepared, well-stocked and presented to an exceptional standard throughout service. Working closely with the wider kitchen team, you'll also have the opportunity to contribute ideas, develop new dishes and help shape the deli offering as the site establishes itself.

Responsibilities will include:

• Taking responsibility for the daily operation and presentation of the deli counter.

• Preparing and producing high-quality sandwiches, open sandwiches, salads and deli-style dishes.

• Working with fresh, seasonal and premium ingredients.

• Creating visually appealing food displays that maintain a consistently high standard.

• Ensuring the deli counter is fully stocked, replenished and presented throughout service.

• Maintaining consistent portion control, food quality and presentation.

• Contributing ideas and supporting the development of new deli products and menu concepts.

• Completing daily preparation and mise en place ahead of service.

• Managing stock levels and minimising food waste.

• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and organisation.

• Working closely with the wider kitchen team to ensure a smooth daily operation.

• Helping establish and maintain high standards across the brand-new site.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or a strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to step up.

• Experience within a deli, retail kitchen, corporate catering or premium food-led environment would be advantageous.

• Good all-round cooking skills and confidence working with fresh ingredients.

• Experience preparing sandwiches, salads and deli-style food.

• Excellent attention to detail and a genuine passion for food presentation.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own section.

• Ability to work efficiently within a busy service environment.

• A consistent and reliable approach to food quality and standards.

• Positive attitude, good communication skills and a strong team ethic.

• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

• £33,750 annual salary

• Monday to Friday working pattern

• 7:00am - 3:30pm

• 40-hour contract

• Paid overtime

• Every weekend off

• Brand-new corporate catering site

• Opportunity to help shape a new premium retail food offering from launch

• High-quality ingredients and a quality-led food environment

• Excellent professional kitchen team

• Opportunities for career progression and development

• Staff meals whilst on duty

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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