Location: Wyboston / Bedford Area
Salary: £31,200–£33,280 per annum DOE
Equivalent to £15.00–£16.00 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Interaction Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Chef de Partie to join a busy and well-established leisure, spa and hotel venue.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity working 40 hours per week within a modern, fast-paced kitchen environment. The venue operates across three different catering areas, with this position based primarily within the leisure venue kitchen, supporting hotel, spa and walk-in guests.
The style of food is very different from traditional fine dining or formal events catering. This is a high-volume, on-trend menu focused around popular street-food style dishes including smash burgers, wings, loaded fries and other quick-service meals.
We are therefore looking for a Chef de Partie who enjoys working at pace, can respond quickly to changing demand and thrives in a busy service environment.
The Role
As Chef de Partie, you will take responsibility for your own section and play a key role in ensuring food is prepared and served quickly, consistently and to a high standard.
Your duties will include:
Running your own section during busy service periods
Preparing fresh food in line with menus and agreed standards
Completing mise en place ahead of service
Cooking and plating dishes quickly and consistently
Managing both scheduled guest demand and walk-in orders
Working efficiently during high-volume periods
Maintaining portion control and presentation standards
Monitoring stock levels and reducing unnecessary waste
Rotating stock correctly and following FIFO procedures
Receiving and checking deliveries
Assisting with stock takes
Maintaining excellent kitchen hygiene standards
Following food safety, allergen and Health & Safety procedures
Ensuring your section is clean, organised and service-ready
Supporting and supervising junior chefs where required
Delegating tasks appropriately during preparation and service
Working closely with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams
Supporting other areas of the wider catering operation when required
The business operates as one wider kitchen team across its three locations, so there may occasionally be a requirement to assist elsewhere during holiday cover or particularly busy periods. However, this role will be permanently based within the leisure venue kitchen.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone with previous experience as a Chef de Partie or experienced Commis Chef ready to step up, who is comfortable working within a fast-moving kitchen.
You will need:
Previous professional kitchen experience
Experience running or taking responsibility for a section
The ability to work quickly without compromising quality
Confidence working in a high-volume environment
Good organisation and time-management skills
Strong knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety
Understanding of allergens and dietary requirements
The ability to remain calm during busy service periods
A positive, team-focused attitude
The ability to supervise and support junior chefs
Flexibility to work across a seven-day rota
A genuine interest in modern, casual and street-food style menus
Experience within hotels, leisure venues, casual dining, high-volume restaurants, pubs or similar fast-paced kitchens would be particularly relevant.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a strong and established kitchen team within a business that is looking to recruit for the long term.
The company is keen to invest in its people and retain good chefs, making this a great opportunity for someone looking for stability, development and the chance to become an established member of the team.
You can expect:
£31,200–£33,280 per annum DOE
40 contracted hours per week
Permanent, full-time employment
Modern, well-equipped kitchen facilities
A fast-paced and varied working environment
A supportive and experienced kitchen team
Opportunity for long-term development
Exposure to different styles of catering across the wider business
A modern, on-trend food offering
Genuine opportunity to build a long-term career with the company
If you are an experienced Chef de Partie who enjoys a busy kitchen, likes working at pace and wants to join a team that is looking to invest in people for the long term, we would like to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and a member of the Interaction Recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.
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Salary description
£31200.00 - £33280.00 per year