Who We Are  

Loveday is recognised as the premier provider of luxury care services in London. Achieving an OUTSTANDING rating from our most recent CQC inspection, we are passionately devoted to enhancing the lives of our Members and their families. We blend our expertise in providing tailored, compassionate care, with world-class hospitality, to create an unrivalled culture of uncompromising excellence in everything we do. 

The Mission 

We are passionately devoted to enhancing the lives of our members and their families. We blend our expertise in providing tailored, compassionate care, with world-class hospitality, to create an unrivalled culture of uncompromising excellence in everything we do. 

What Loveday offers for the Chef de partie:

• London Living Wage accredited
• Generous refer a friend cash bonus
• Discretionary bonus
• Accredited training
• Sponsored apprenticeships
• Medical cash plan
• Perkbox access
• Free staff meals on duty
• High staff ratios for team support
• Annual staff parties (Summer and Christmas)

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie
• Excellent knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and processes
• Ability to prepare high-quality dishes consistently and efficiently
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations
• Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Ability to lead and motivate a small kitchen team (Commis Chefs)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively and provide constructive feedback
• Strong organizational skills to manage station workflow and inventory

Duties and Responsibilities

The Chef de Partie will support the smooth day-to-day running of food preparation and working practices. 

• Support the Head Chef and Restaurant Manager to manage and deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring member choice, dignity, confidentiality, and safety are maintained.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef, promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes.
• Prepare special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Head Chef.
• Develop effective working relationships with other members of the team to ensure cost effective, chargeable services are provided for members. Report any shortfalls to the Head Chef.
• Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.
• Ensure equipment checks are maintained, liaising with the Maintenance Manager to ensure equipment is serviced regularly. Report any faults immediately to the Maintenance Manager for action.
• Take on the temporary role of Head Chef in their absence and comply with them responsibilities as outlined by the General Manager.
• Attend initial and update mandatory training as required. Actively engage in personal professional supervision including quarterly one-to-one meetings and a yearly performance review, ensuring personal professional knowledge and competency is maintained

 In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Loveday & Co is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Who We Are  

Loveday is recognised as the premier provider of luxury care services in London. Achieving an OUTSTANDING rating from our most recent CQC inspection, we are passionately devoted to enhancing the lives of our Members and their families. We blend our expertise in providing tailored, compassionate care, with world-class hospitality, to create an unrivalled culture of uncompromising excellence in everything we do. 

The Mission 

We are passionately devoted to enhancing the lives of our members and their families. We blend our expertise in providing tailored, compassionate care, with world-class hospitality, to create an unrivalled culture of uncompromising excellence in everything we do. 

What Loveday offers for the Chef de partie:

• London Living Wage accredited
• Generous refer a friend cash bonus
• Discretionary bonus
• Accredited training
• Sponsored apprenticeships
• Medical cash plan
• Perkbox access
• Free staff meals on duty
• High staff ratios for team support
• Annual staff parties (Summer and Christmas)

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie
• Excellent knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and processes
• Ability to prepare high-quality dishes consistently and efficiently
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations
• Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Ability to lead and motivate a small kitchen team (Commis Chefs)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively and provide constructive feedback
• Strong organizational skills to manage station workflow and inventory

Duties and Responsibilities

The Chef de Partie will support the smooth day-to-day running of food preparation and working practices. 

• Support the Head Chef and Restaurant Manager to manage and deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring member choice, dignity, confidentiality, and safety are maintained.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef, promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes.
• Prepare special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Head Chef.
• Develop effective working relationships with other members of the team to ensure cost effective, chargeable services are provided for members. Report any shortfalls to the Head Chef.
• Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.
• Ensure equipment checks are maintained, liaising with the Maintenance Manager to ensure equipment is serviced regularly. Report any faults immediately to the Maintenance Manager for action.
• Take on the temporary role of Head Chef in their absence and comply with them responsibilities as outlined by the General Manager.
• Attend initial and update mandatory training as required. Actively engage in personal professional supervision including quarterly one-to-one meetings and a yearly performance review, ensuring personal professional knowledge and competency is maintained

 In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Loveday & Co is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.