Senior Chef de Partie

About the role

The Senior Chef de Partie supports the kitchen brigade in delivering exceptional dining experiences to members and guests. You will be instrumental in preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality dishes while contributing to menu development and maintaining kitchen standards. This role involves mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes within your section to the highest standards in quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in delivering efficient and well-organized service during busy periods and events.
• Ensure full compliance with all food safety, allergy, hygiene, and health standards, including HACCP and company policies.
• Take ownership of mise en place and prep tasks, ensuring all elements are ready and of high quality for service.
• Assist in the training and mentoring of Commis Chefs and Demi Chefs de Partie, helping to develop their technical skills and kitchen knowledge.
• Attend regular meetings with front and back of house teams to learn about any menu or service changes and specials alongside daily tastings.
• Assist in preparation of team meals as requested, considering dietary needs and variety.
• Support with the deep cleaning of the entire kitchen before close.

Required skills

• Kitchen operations
• Food safety
• Hygiene practices
• Communication
• Teamwork

Nice to have

• Menu development

Qualifications

• Culinary qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 1 or 2)

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Team meal
• Soho Friends Membership
• 50% Team discount on Food & Drink
• Staff Room Rates
• Health Cash Plan
• Dental Plan
• Birthday Day Off
• Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
• Paid charity days

About the Company

Soho House is a private members' club that offers competitive compensation packages and global benefits. They provide training to develop technical and managerial skills for staff at all career levels.