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Chef de Partie - Lasdun | National Theatre London, Full-Time / Permanent. We’re looking for a Chef de Partie who genuinely loves cooking from scratch to join the dedicated team Lasdun Restaurant - a modern British restaurant located within the iconic walls of London’s National Theatre. In this exciting Chef de Partie role you will join a collaborative team that cures meats, ferments and pickles in-house, builds sauces from base ingredients, and works closely with fresh food suppliers to champion field-to-fork cooking. Reporting to the Head Chef, the Chef de Partie will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
Job Responsibility:
Run your own section during service, delivering consistently high standards of food and presentation
Prepare, cook, and plate dishes using fresh, high-quality ingredients - everything made in-house
Work closely with the Head Chef to execute seasonal menus and maintain quality control
Take pride in classic foundations: stocks, sauces, ratios, curing, fermenting, and prep done properly
Support daily mise en place and ensure par levels are maintained for smooth service
Collaborate with FOH to deliver a seamless guest experience and confidently talk about ingredients when needed
Champion food safety, cleanliness, and organisation - completing H&S checks and end-of-service reporting
Be part of a small, passionate brigade that values learning, consistency, and craft
Requirements:
A positive, determined attitude and desire to keep developing
Experience in cooking from scratch - not packet cooking
A strong foundations in classic cooking techniques (mother sauces, ratios, prep methods)
Curiosity about ingredients, provenance, and seasonal cooking
A detail-driven approach with pride in your section
Experience in independent restaurants or quality gastropubs is bonus
Nice to have:
Experience in independent restaurants or quality gastropubs
What we offer:
Healthcare – Medicash health benefits (including dental, mental health & optical for you and up to 4 children)
free annual health check with Aviva Digicare
discounts at Nuffield Health & Pure Gym
access to Employee Assistance Programme
Exclusive Perks & Discounts – Save on entertainment (up to 55% off cinema tickets), shopping (up to 15% off), Vodafone plans, and travel with providers such as TUI & Expedia
Workplace Benefits – Meals on duty
pension scheme
life assurance
professional subscriptions paid
Leave & Family Support – 23 days + bank holidays, your birthday off, extra leave after maternity return, a day off for your baby’s 1st birthday, holiday purchase scheme
Career & Financial Support – Ongoing training & development, career pathways, financial wellbeing programme, preferred rates on salary finance products
Exclusive National Theatre discounts (15% off outlets, 25% off Bookshop, complimentary show tickets)
Food & drink discounts (Kerb Card: 50% off drinks, 20% off food at Seven Dials Market)
VIP last-minute O2 show tickets (subject to availability)