CHEF DE PARTIE

Houston & Hawkes | Central London | Monday to Friday

Refine your craft in a kitchen where precision, creativity and exceptional food are the standard.

Houston & Hawkes is looking for a talented Chef de Partie to join one of our most prestigious Central London operations. Working within an elegant, high-end environment, you'll be part of a skilled brigade delivering refined fine dining, beautifully presented canapés, private dining and premium hospitality.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious chef who wants to work with quality ingredients, develop strong fine dining skills and learn alongside experienced chefs. A background in a high-end restaurant, hotel, fine dining kitchen or premium contract catering environment would be highly regarded.

 THE ROLE

• Take ownership of your section and deliver consistently exceptional standards
• Prepare and present refined fine dining dishes, canapés and premium hospitality
• Work with fresh, seasonal and high-quality ingredients
• Support private dining, events and bespoke hospitality services
• Work closely with senior chefs to deliver precise, beautifully presented food
• Maintain excellent organisation and preparation across your section
• Support junior chefs and contribute positively to the wider brigade
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness and kitchen discipline
• Bring enthusiasm, creativity and a genuine desire to continue developing your craft

 WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie within a quality kitchen environment
• Fine dining, Michelin-starred, five-star hotel or premium contract catering experience would be highly desirable
• A genuine passion for beautifully executed food and exceptional presentation
• Strong technical skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work calmly and consistently during demanding services
• A positive attitude and strong team ethic
• Ambition to learn, develop and progress within a premium culinary environment

 WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?

• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Birthday off every year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Free meals on duty
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• CODE Hospitality membership
• Exclusive masterclasses with award-winning chef Sally Abé
• Foodie Socials bringing our teams together to discover new food, drink and hospitality ideas
• Ongoing learning, development and genuine career progression
• Summer Awards Party celebrating our people and achievements
• An unforgettable Christmas Party at one of London's outstanding venues

 ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES

Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer creating exceptional food and hospitality experiences across some of London's most prestigious workplaces.

As a Certified B Corp and recipient of the King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2026, we believe exceptional hospitality starts with exceptional people. We invest in our teams, celebrate success and give talented chefs the opportunity to develop their craft and build careers they can be genuinely proud of.

CHEF DE PARTIE

Houston & Hawkes | Central London | Monday to Friday

Refine your craft in a kitchen where precision, creativity and exceptional food are the standard.

Houston & Hawkes is looking for a talented Chef de Partie to join one of our most prestigious Central London operations. Working within an elegant, high-end environment, you'll be part of a skilled brigade delivering refined fine dining, beautifully presented canapés, private dining and premium hospitality.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious chef who wants to work with quality ingredients, develop strong fine dining skills and learn alongside experienced chefs. A background in a high-end restaurant, hotel, fine dining kitchen or premium contract catering environment would be highly regarded.

 THE ROLE

• Take ownership of your section and deliver consistently exceptional standards
• Prepare and present refined fine dining dishes, canapés and premium hospitality
• Work with fresh, seasonal and high-quality ingredients
• Support private dining, events and bespoke hospitality services
• Work closely with senior chefs to deliver precise, beautifully presented food
• Maintain excellent organisation and preparation across your section
• Support junior chefs and contribute positively to the wider brigade
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness and kitchen discipline
• Bring enthusiasm, creativity and a genuine desire to continue developing your craft

 WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie within a quality kitchen environment
• Fine dining, Michelin-starred, five-star hotel or premium contract catering experience would be highly desirable
• A genuine passion for beautifully executed food and exceptional presentation
• Strong technical skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work calmly and consistently during demanding services
• A positive attitude and strong team ethic
• Ambition to learn, develop and progress within a premium culinary environment

 WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?

• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Birthday off every year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Free meals on duty
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• CODE Hospitality membership
• Exclusive masterclasses with award-winning chef Sally Abé
• Foodie Socials bringing our teams together to discover new food, drink and hospitality ideas
• Ongoing learning, development and genuine career progression
• Summer Awards Party celebrating our people and achievements
• An unforgettable Christmas Party at one of London's outstanding venues

 ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES

Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer creating exceptional food and hospitality experiences across some of London's most prestigious workplaces.

As a Certified B Corp and recipient of the King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2026, we believe exceptional hospitality starts with exceptional people. We invest in our teams, celebrate success and give talented chefs the opportunity to develop their craft and build careers they can be genuinely proud of.