Location
London - Liverpool Street

Hours
Monday to Friday

Salary
Up to £34,000 per annum plus paid overtime

Benefits
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Plus your birthday off
3 volunteering days
3 days grandparent leave
24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
Secondary carer leave
Wedding/commitment day leave
Free meals on shift
Bespoke training and development opportunities
Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels
Pension and life insurance
Discounts available on Perkbox app including high street shops, holidays & cinema
Wellbeing hub
Access to employee assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme

About the Role
Are you a culinary connoisseur and gastronomic genius with a passion for creating masterful dishes that delight the senses? At BaxterStorey, we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We believe the best food comes from nurturing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve and refine their craft, which is why we invest in your professional growth.

As a Chef De Partie, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the high standards of our kitchen operations and contributing to exceptional dining experiences. You will prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes within your designated section, ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, assist in menu planning incorporating seasonal ingredients and culinary trends, and manage activities within your section including delegating tasks to junior staff.

You will maintain accurate inventory records, assist with stock rotation and ordering, collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service, participate in kitchen meetings, and contribute ideas for improvement. Additionally, you will train and mentor junior kitchen staff and assist the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen operations as required.

We support you in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We invest in your development with ongoing training and guarantee a good work-life balance because we believe people excel when given space to take care of themselves.

If you are a passionate Events Chef De Partie eager to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, we would love to hear from you!

Experience
Proven experience as a Chef De Partie or in a similar role within high-volume kitchens is required.

About you
You are passionate about culinary excellence and committed to continuous learning and improvement. You have strong time management and organisational skills, can work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and handle pressure to meet tight deadlines. Good communication skills in English, both verbal and written, are essential. Flexibility to work varying shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications
Culinary degree or diploma from a recognised institution.
Valid food hygiene certification.
Strong knowledge of various cuisines and cooking techniques.
Excellent food preparation and presentation skills.
Proficiency in operating kitchen equipment and following recipes.
Understanding of food cost control and inventory management principles.