Chef De Partie Job at 14forty (London)

Job Description

Chef de Partie – Fine Dining, Canapés & High-Volume Service. Join a professional brigade of nine chefs delivering refined fine-dining menus, elegant canapés and premium hospitality food at volume. This is a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen where precision, cleanliness and adaptability are essential. The role offers an outstanding work–life balance alongside the opportunity to work at a high culinary level in a structured, professional environment. You will take full responsibility for your section, producing beautifully executed fine-dining dishes, canapés and buffet items while maintaining excellent speed, organisation and attention to detail throughout the day.

Job Responsibility

Run your section confidently from mise en place through service in a 7:30am–4:00pm operation
Prepare, assemble and present fine-dining plates, luxury canapés, bowl food and buffet items to a consistently high standard
Maintain excellent hygiene at all times, with a clean, well-presented uniform and immaculate workstation
Demonstrate strong section management, working cleanly, efficiently and methodically
Support large-volume hospitality and corporate events while maintaining fine-dining quality
Work closely with senior chefs and the wider brigade to ensure smooth, efficient service
Uphold all HACCP, allergen control, food safety, labelling and stock rotation procedures
Assist with deliveries, correct storage, date labelling and stock control
Support and guide junior chefs when required

Requirements

Previous experience running a section in fine-dining kitchens, including canapés, buffets and event service
Background in AA Rosette, Michelin or luxury 5-star environments
Strong knowledge of mother sauces, mayonnaise production, stocks, purées and gels
Experience with modern techniques including dehydrating, curing, pickling and fermenting
Excellent knife skills, particularly in vegetable preparation
Confident skills in meat butchery and fish preparation
Ability to work at speed while knowing when to slow down and adjust gears for detail-driven tasks
Excellent time management, organisation and a strong work ethic
A positive, reliable team player with strong communication skills
Pride in presentation, consistency and modern hospitality standards

What we offer

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

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