WSH International Investments

Contract catering and brand portfolio management

Chef De Partie

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeLondon, UK£38kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or as a Commis Chef seeking progression in events, hotels, or high-end restaurants.
Ability to mentor a team.
Ability to demonstrate an excellent understanding of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

Support the senior kitchen team in the day-to-day running of the operation.
Provide food and service to a consistently high standard, including assisting senior chefs with functions in other areas of the business.
Support, train, and mentor Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters to help them develop.
Liaise with key team members to plan food provision across all kitchen areas.
Ensure daily operations run smoothly, including maintaining the pre-agreed menu offer without disruption.
Manage stock levels for the assigned area, including ordering when required and controlling waste.
Ensure food presentation is consistent with standards set by senior chefs.
Ensure legislative and government guidelines are followed within areas of responsibility, including the Food Safety Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, and COSHH regulations.
Demonstrate personal development.
Provide occasional cover for early breakfast shifts when required.
Carry out other reasonable requests from senior management.

Desired Qualifications

Be driven by people and by delivering high-quality food.
Demonstrate exemplary behavior in the kitchen and act as an ambassador within the team.
Bring innovative and inspiring culinary ideas for events and dining menus.

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time, 45hrs

Salary: £38,000

Key Responsibilities:

To support the senior kitchen team in the day to day running of the operation.
To provide food/service to a consistently high standard, including assisting senior chefs with functions in other different areas throughout the business.
Supporting the team, training and mentoring all Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters, allowing them to grow for the future.
To liaise with key people in the team in order to plan for the provision of food in all kitchen areas.
To ensure smooth running of daily operations which include ensuring no disruption to the pre-agreed menu offer.
Responsible for managing stock levels of that specific area including ordering when required as well as waste control.
Ensure the presentation of the food is consistent with the standards set by senior chefs.
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.
Demonstrate Personal Development.
Occasional early breakfast shift cover when required.
Any other reasonable request by the Senior Management.

Qualifications

Be driven by people and delivering the highest quality of food.
Exemplary behaviour in the kitchen, acting as an ambassador within the team.
Innovative and inspiring culinary ideas for events and dining menus.
Previous experience as Chef de Partie or a Commis Chef wanting to progress in Events, Hotel or high end restaurants.
Ability to mentor a team.
Able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of Health and Safety practices.

Additional Information

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

About the Company

WSH International Investments

Contract catering and brand portfolio management

WSH is a British holding company that owns and operates brands in food services and hospitality, with contract catering as its core business. It runs BaxterStorey, Benugo, and Searcys, delivering high-quality food and service to clients like businesses, schools, and public venues, focusing on fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients. Its portfolio approach across corporate dining, restaurants, and cafes, plus centralized procurement and operations, differentiates it from competitors. Its goal is to provide dependable, high-quality catering and hospitality, grow its brand portfolio, and optimize costs to deliver value to clients and stakeholders.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Reading, United Kingdom
Founded: 2011

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