Chef de Partie

We create fabulous events whatever or wherever the space. We’ve shown time and again that we know our clients inside out, providing outstanding hospitality in complex and historically or culturally sensitive spaces.

As a Chef de Partie you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 38 days annual leave (dependent on job role)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance program and qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Monthly Chef wellbeing and supplier trips
• Chef whites and shoes provided
• Opportunity to enrol into the WSH Group Chef Academy 
• Meals are provided on shift when working within one of our venues
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer/give back to the charity of your choice
• A wide selection of Searcys ibelong Events.

Job Type: Full Time 

Hourly Rate: £34,000pa

Key Responsibilities:

• To support the senior kitchen team in the day to day running of the operation.
• Work across all sections of the kitchen and have proficiency in cooking a wide variety of dishes to be served in events and restaurant service.
• Supporting the team, training and mentoring all Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters, allowing them to grow for the future.
• To ensure that all legislative and Government guidelines are adhered to, including The Food Safety Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, the COSHH regulations, etc. within the areas of responsibility.
• To oversee and organise each section's stock and ingredients in both preparation and stock holding.
• To ensure a first-in-first-out rotation system and check all food is correctly dated and labelled. 
• To record waste, stock holding and raise any food cost concerns.
• To maintain the kitchen organisation, staff ability and training opportunities.

• Formal culinary training
• Previous production and event experience
• Good foundation of Health and Safety and Food Safety
• Strong organisational skills
• Highly developed attention to detail
• Self motivated

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk