Chef De Partie Job at 14forty (London)

Job Description

We are Company of Cooks, and we believe brilliant food and drink starts with brilliant people. For over 25 years, we’ve been part of some of the UK’s most loved cultural destinations, from historic palaces and botanical gardens to buzzing galleries and performance spaces, running the cafés, restaurants, bars and events that bring these incredible places to life. Our values - Craft, Creativity and Community - guide everything we do. They shape how we work together, how we support our partners, and how we make each guest feel welcome. If you care about food, people and doing things properly, you’ll feel right at home here. Wherever we are, we do more than serve. We bring places to life through food, service and creativity and we’re looking for a Chef De Partie to join our team in London.

Job Responsibility

Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the highest standards, supporting your section efficiently during busy services
Collaborate closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chefs to maintain consistency, creativity and quality across all menus
Uphold kitchen hygiene, food safety, and allergen standards — ensuring full compliance at all times
Contribute ideas for menus, specials and beer pairings as we develop a distinctive Guinness food identity
Help train and support Commis Chefs and new team members, sharing knowledge and maintaining a positive kitchen culture
Be involved in the pre-opening phase — from tastings and menu trials to the official launch

Requirements

A skilled and motivated Chef de Partie with a background in premium or high-volume kitchens
Passionate about great food, quality ingredients and the craft of cooking
Professional, organised, and calm under pressure — with strong attention to detail
A genuine team player who takes pride in consistency, cleanliness and collaboration
Curious about flavour — especially how food and beer can complement one another
Excited to be part of an opening team at a world-renowned brand

What we offer

Competitive salary with service charge, meals on duty, and staff discounts
Full training in Guinness food philosophy and beer-pairing principles
Opportunities for growth and development within a global hospitality business
A positive, supportive workplace that values creativity, quality and inclusion
Convenient Covent Garden location
Personal Development and Training opportunities
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Holiday allowance
Eye care
A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
Family friendly support
A holiday purchase scheme
Regular social events and communication with our leaders
Volunteering days
Recognition schemes and people awards
Long service awards
Access to some great high street discount vouchers