Chef de Partie

About Us Bordelaise is an independent French bistro group with two sites in Surrey Surbiton and Ewell. We serve honest, produce-led French bistro cooking in a warm, buzzing neighbourhood setting. We're a small, close-knit team that takes food seriously without taking itself too seriously. The Role We're looking for a skilled and reliable Chef de Partie to run a section on our busy Surbiton line. You'll work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver consistent, high-quality food during fast-paced services, while helping maintain the standards and energy that make Bordelaise's kitchen a good place to work. Key Responsibilities Run an assigned section (e.g. sauce, grill, garde manger, or pastry) to a consistently high standard during full service Prepare mise en place ahead of service in line with recipe specs and portion control Maintain food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards at all times Communicate clearly with the pass and other sections to ensure smooth, well-timed service Support stock rotation, labelling, and minimising wastage on your section Assist with training and supervising commis chefs and kitchen porters as required Help maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment Contribute ideas for specials and seasonal menu development Step in to cover other sections when needed What We're Looking For Proven experience as a CDP (or a strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to step up) in a busy, quality-focused kitchen Genuine interest in French or European bistro cooking Solid knife skills and understanding of classic techniques Calm, organised, and able to perform under pressure during service A team player with a positive attitude and good communication skills Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain) Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays What We Offer Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience Staff meals on shift Generous staff discount across both Bordelaise sites Genuine opportunities to progress within a growing, independent group A supportive, low-ego kitchen culture To apply: please send your CV or drop it in at 97 Maple Road, Surbiton, KT6 4AW. Bordelaise is an equal opportunities employer. TPBN1_UKCT