CHEF DE PARTIE
Houston & Hawkes | Central London | £36,000 per annum | 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
An exceptional opportunity for a talented Chef de Partie to join Houston & Hawkes and become part of a professional, ambitious kitchen where fresh food, creativity and exceptional standards are at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for a Chef de Partie who genuinely cares about their craft. Someone who loves working with quality seasonal ingredients, takes pride in beautifully executed food and wants to be part of a kitchen where ideas, development and attention to detail are genuinely valued.
This is a hands-on role with real variety. You will work across a fresh, modern food offer, supporting daily service and hospitality while taking ownership of your section and delivering consistently high standards. With a Monday to Friday working pattern, it is also a fantastic opportunity to build your culinary career while enjoying a balance that is difficult to find in hospitality.
THE ROLE
- Take ownership of your section and deliver consistently exceptional food
- Prepare and cook fresh, seasonal dishes to a high standard
- Work across the daily food offer and premium hospitality requirements
- Ensure every dish is delivered with excellent flavour, consistency and presentation
- Contribute ideas to seasonal menus, specials and new food concepts
- Work closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and wider culinary team
- Plan and organise preparation effectively for a smooth and successful service
- Support junior members of the kitchen team and share knowledge when required
- Manage stock, portion control and wastage responsibly
- Maintain excellent allergen awareness and food safety standards
- Keep your section organised, clean and ready for service
- Bring energy, professionalism and pride to the kitchen every day
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie within a quality restaurant, hotel, premium contract catering or fresh-food kitchen
- Strong classical cooking foundations with an interest in modern food and presentation
- A genuine passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients
- Excellent organisation and the confidence to manage your own section
- Consistency, precision and a strong eye for detail
- A calm and professional approach during busy services
- A positive attitude and genuine team mentality
- Good knowledge of food safety, allergens and kitchen compliance
- The ambition to continue developing your skills and progress your culinary career
- Pride in producing food you are genuinely excited to serve
WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?
- £36,000 per annum
- 40 hours per week
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Birthday off every year
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Free meals on duty
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- CODE Hospitality membership
- Exclusive masterclasses with award-winning chef Sally Abé
- Foodie Socials bringing our teams together to discover new flavours, techniques and culinary ideas
- Ongoing learning, development and genuine career progression
- Summer Awards Party celebrating our people and achievements
- An unforgettable Christmas Party at one of London's outstanding venues
ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES
Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer with a passion for exceptional food, genuine hospitality and giving talented chefs the opportunity to do their best work.
We create distinctive food experiences across some of the UK's most impressive workplaces, with fresh ingredients, seasonality and creativity at the centre of our approach.
We're a Certified B Corp, recipient of the King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2026 and proud to be ranked No. 14 in The Caterer's Best Places to Work in Hospitality.
If you're a Chef de Partie who wants to cook great food, develop your craft and be part of a company that genuinely invests in its chefs, we'd love to hear from you.
