Chef de Partie (CDP) - Events and Banqueting

Chef de Partie (CDP) Events & Banqueting

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Heaton House Farm Stable Yard Catering
4 days per week | Variable shifts aligned to events (predominantly daytime with some evenings)
8am 6:30pm, 11:30am 10pm

Permanent | Full-time
Heaton House Farm is a family-run events business, home to Stable Yard Catering, our onsite and external catering company. We are renowned for delivering exceptional weddings alongside charity events, corporate meetings and flagship company events, with catering provided both on-site and at venues across the region, all supported by a professional and friendly team.
We are now seeking a skilled and motivated Chef de Partie to join our kitchen brigade and play a key role in delivering high-quality food across weddings, banqueting and external catering events.

What youll be doing
Run your designated kitchen section during prep and service, ensuring smooth and efficient delivery
Prepare and cook consistently high-quality food for weddings, private events, corporate functions and external catering events
Support food production across both onsite and offsite operations
Maintain excellent standards of food presentation, consistency and portion control
Ensure all prep is completed to specification and within required timescales
Work closely with Sous Chefs and Head Chef to deliver smooth service
Assist with stock rotation, storage and waste control
Maintain a clean, organised and efficient section at all times
Follow all food safety, hygiene, HACCP and allergen procedures
Support setup, delivery and service at external catering events where required
Assist in training and guiding junior chefs and kitchen assistants
Contribute ideas to improve efficiency, presentation and the overall food offering

About you
Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef ready to step up
Confident running a section in a busy kitchen environment
Passion for producing high-quality fresh food with strong attention to detail
Calm under pressure and able to work efficiently during busy services
Strong organisational skills and a positive, can-do attitude
Good understanding of food safety and allergen management
Reliable, hardworking and a supportive team player
Keen to learn, develop xwzovoh and progress within a growing business
Full UK driving licence and access to transport due to our rural location

Working pattern
4 days per week
Shifts aligned to event schedules including a mix of daytime and evening work
Weekends and bank holidays required as part of an events business
Flexibility essential to meet the demands of a busy events calendar

What we offer
A key role within a well-established and respected events venue
Opportunity to develop within a growing kitchen brigade
Experience across weddings, banqueting and external catering events
Strong support from an experienced and professional team
A positive, family-run working environment
Company pension scheme
Christmas Day off

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