Senior Chef de Partie – Small Plates – Restaurant – London Bridge

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An exciting opportunity for a Senior Chef de Partie to join a new Italian-American bar and small plates concept. New opening, working alongside an award-winning chef founder.

The Role
This is a hands-on role in a small, focused kitchen, delivering quick-fire, high-quality bar food in a 50-70 cover venue. This role would suit an experienced CDP looking to take on more responsibility, or a Senior CDP ready for a new challenge in a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Run a section of the kitchen to the highest standards.
• Prepare and cook dishes to specification, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, including stock control and food safety.
• Mentor and support junior chefs and KPs.
• Contribute to menu development and dish creation within the concept structure.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and Executive Chef to deliver knockout menus.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Background in small plates / quick-fire restaurant environments.
• Used to high standards but not overly fine-dining-focused.
• Hands-on, enthusiastic, and ready to be part of a new opening.
• Someone who wants to be part of a growing business and scale with it.

Why Apply

• New opening – be part of something from the ground up.
• Part of a growing business with room to scale.
• Sunday & Monday closed – excellent work-life balance.

The Offer

• Salary of £38,000 – £42,000 all-in (base + tronc).
• 48 hours per week
• Potential 4 days on / 3 days off pattern.

How to Apply
If you are ready to join a new opening and grow with the business, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com