Chef De Partie - National Tennis Centre

Chef De Partie

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Location: National Tennis Centre, London
Salary: £15.65 per hour
Contract: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, 4-month contract (until end of September 2026), 5 over 7 days

We're currently on the lookout for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join us at the National Tennis Centre, located in Roehampton, on a fixed term contract until end of September 2026. Being the training ground for the all-stars of the tennis world, as well as being a site used in the lead up to the Wimbledon Championships, this venue really is a highly sought after place to work, offering a highly sought after working environment with very low staff turnover!

As a Chef De Partie at the National Tennis Centre, you will be working alongside the culinary team onsite to deliver a high standard of food across the retail café and events operation they have on site. You will be responsible for the production of high-quality food in our popular sporting venue. You must be a strong team player and be confident working in a busy kitchen. The food that is produced in the kitchen is of a high standard and is diverse. You will be joining us on a fixed term contract to work throughout our busy summer period, so would be ideal for those who are looking for full time work throughout the summer, or those who want a secure income whilst seeking a full time position.

Due to the nature of this role, it is essential that the successful candidate can start work on site from very early in the morning with no transport issues. Please note that this will be an essential requirement, along with some weekend work too.

What we can offer you:
A collaborative and inclusive culture, where your ideas are valued, and creativity is encouraged.
Generous annual leave allowance
Free meals on duty
Exclusive travel discounts
Access to wellness, mindfulness, and fitness classes
Digital GP services for you and your family
Up to 44% off cinema tickets
Contributory pension scheme
Career Pathways and MyLearning development programmes

Responsibilities:
Prepare and present dishes to a high standard, following the guidance of the head chef, that follows all specification sheets.
Work across various sections and support kitchen operations
Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
Collaborate with the team to deliver consistently outstanding service
Maintain and ensure that food is handled and stored at the correct temperatures always and to be in accordance with food handling and hygiene regulations.
Ensure that food wastage is recorded and correctly disposed of as well and ensuring that all work areas are kept clean and that all waste is recorded and disposed of correctly.

The Ideal Candidate:
Minimum of 1 year's previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a quality-focused kitchen
A passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and beautifully crafted dishes
Reliable, flexible, and committed to high standards
Team player with a positive, professional attitude
Ambition to progress their culinary career under the leadership of our head chef
About Us:

Restaurant Associates is a leading premium hospitality provider with an ethos drawn from our history of fine and high-quality dining in London and New York.

Within our venues team, we provide catering and hospitality services to some of the most iconic visitor attractions and destinations in the UK including the Imperial War Museum London, Glyndebourne Opera House, Knebworth House, Design Museum, Whipsnade Zoo and many more. Within these amazing venues we operate a host of bespoke cafés and restaurants, as well as delivering private events ranging from small meetings to large-scale ground events of up to 1000 people. You can find a full list of our venues on our website.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, diverse, fun, and dynamic place to work with opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of teams plus a commitment to putting our people first. Restaurant Associates is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. As a business, we are committed to sustainability led practices and are proud to have achieved 3 stars with the Sustainable Restaurant Association's Food Made Good Programme.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. xwzovoh We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!