We are recruiting a Chef de Partie for a high-volume staff dining operation in a flagship tech environment.Chefs will rotate across on-site kitchens, including a flagship café serving 1,000–2,000 covers daily, so flexibility is key. You’ll run your own section, delivering high-quality food for busy breakfast and lunch services, and managing service independently when required.This is a Monday–Friday role (7:00am–3:30pm) offering excellent work–life balance.What you’ll be doingRunning your own kitchen sectionPreparing and delivering high-quality hot and cold food for breakfast and lunch servicesManaging service independently when requiredRotating across multiple kitchens depending on business needsCommunicating directly with customers in an open-kitchen environmentMaintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, and organisationSupporting the wider chef brigade and adapting in a high-volume settingWho we’re looking forMinimum 3 years’ experience working at Chef de Partie or strong Demi/CDP levelStrong all-round kitchen knowledge, covering both hot and cold sectionsConfident running service independently when requiredComfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced food operationClear communicator with a customer-focused mindsetFlexible and open to rotating across multiple kitchen locations on siteBackgrounds from contract catering, staff dining, or restaurant kitchens are all welcomeThis role is ideal for chefs seeking stability, structure, and progression in a modern, food-led workplace.We ensure you\'re rewarded for all your hard work by offering:Monday – Friday only, 7am – 3:30pmContributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\'s, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesAbout UsRestaurant 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/0901/78279006/52759874/SUCompass 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!
