Join the Kitchen Team at Portland

Portland is a Michelin-starred restaurant in the heart of Fitzrovia, renowned for thoughtful, ingredient-led cooking and exceptional seasonal produce. Our menus evolve constantly to showcase the very best ingredients, with a focus on simplicity, precision and flavour.

We're looking for a talented and ambitious Chef de Partie (CDP) to join our award-winning kitchen. If you're passionate about cooking, eager to develop your skills and want to build your career in a supportive Michelin-starred environment, we'd love to hear from you.

At Portland, we believe great kitchens are built on teamwork, curiosity and continuous improvement. We're proud to nurture talented chefs, many of whom have progressed into senior positions within our group.

Benefits & Career Development

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive an excellent range of benefits, including:

• Bupa private health insurance

• 50% staff discount across all Woodhead Restaurant Group restaurants for up to six guests

• Welcome lunch

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

• Access to confidential mental health support

• Paid company sick leave

• Paid community volunteering days

• £1,000 employee referral bonus

• Additional annual leave with long service (up to three extra days)

We're passionate about developing our people through structured training, mentoring and genuine opportunities for progression. Many of our Head Chefs, Sous Chefs and Managers began their careers within the group.

Why Woodhead Restaurant Group?

Woodhead Restaurant Group is home to five independent London restaurants:

• Portland

• Clipstone

• 64 Goodge Street

• Quality Wines

• The Quality Chop House

Since opening Portland in 2015, we've grown thoughtfully by investing in talented people rather than pursuing rapid expansion.

Our culture is built around four core values:

• Respect

• Honesty

• Generosity

• Continuous improvement

We believe exceptional hospitality starts with people who feel supported, trusted and inspired to do their best work.

In 2025, we were proud to be recognised as one of Code Hospitality's Happiest Places to Work, reflecting our commitment to creating rewarding and sustainable hospitality careers.

The Role

As a Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of your section and play a key role in delivering the consistently high standards our guests expect.

Working closely with the Head Chef and senior kitchen team, you'll help create beautifully executed dishes while developing your technical skills and understanding of exceptional seasonal ingredients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Running your section confidently during preparation and service

• Preparing and presenting dishes to Michelin-level standards

• Working with outstanding seasonal British produce

• Maintaining exceptional food hygiene and kitchen organisation

• Collaborating with the Head Chef, Sous Chefs and wider kitchen team

• Supporting junior chefs and contributing to a positive kitchen culture

• Continuously developing your skills, techniques and product knowledge

With regularly changing menus, every season brings new ingredients, new ideas and opportunities to learn.

About You

We're looking for chefs who genuinely care about their craft.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie (CDP) or section chef in a quality restaurant or fine dining kitchen

• Strong Demi Chef de Parties ready for promotion are also encouraged to apply

• A passion for seasonal, ingredient-led cooking

• Excellent attention to detail and consistency

• A calm and organised approach during busy services

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Curiosity about ingredients, techniques and modern hospitality

• A genuine desire to learn, improve and build a long-term career

Above all, we're looking for chefs who take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a collaborative, ambitious kitchen.

Diversity & Inclusion

Woodhead Restaurant Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll be happy to support you.

Apply Today

If you're an ambitious Chef de Partie looking to develop your career in a Michelin-starred kitchen, work with exceptional seasonal produce and be part of one of London's most respected independent restaurant groups, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your culinary career with Portland.

Join the Kitchen Team at Portland

Portland is a Michelin-starred restaurant in the heart of Fitzrovia, renowned for thoughtful, ingredient-led cooking and exceptional seasonal produce. Our menus evolve constantly to showcase the very best ingredients, with a focus on simplicity, precision and flavour.

We're looking for a talented and ambitious Chef de Partie (CDP) to join our award-winning kitchen. If you're passionate about cooking, eager to develop your skills and want to build your career in a supportive Michelin-starred environment, we'd love to hear from you.

At Portland, we believe great kitchens are built on teamwork, curiosity and continuous improvement. We're proud to nurture talented chefs, many of whom have progressed into senior positions within our group.

Benefits & Career Development

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive an excellent range of benefits, including:

• Bupa private health insurance

• 50% staff discount across all Woodhead Restaurant Group restaurants for up to six guests

• Welcome lunch

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

• Access to confidential mental health support

• Paid company sick leave

• Paid community volunteering days

• £1,000 employee referral bonus

• Additional annual leave with long service (up to three extra days)

We're passionate about developing our people through structured training, mentoring and genuine opportunities for progression. Many of our Head Chefs, Sous Chefs and Managers began their careers within the group.

Why Woodhead Restaurant Group?

Woodhead Restaurant Group is home to five independent London restaurants:

• Portland

• Clipstone

• 64 Goodge Street

• Quality Wines

• The Quality Chop House

Since opening Portland in 2015, we've grown thoughtfully by investing in talented people rather than pursuing rapid expansion.

Our culture is built around four core values:

• Respect

• Honesty

• Generosity

• Continuous improvement

We believe exceptional hospitality starts with people who feel supported, trusted and inspired to do their best work.

In 2025, we were proud to be recognised as one of Code Hospitality's Happiest Places to Work, reflecting our commitment to creating rewarding and sustainable hospitality careers.

The Role

As a Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of your section and play a key role in delivering the consistently high standards our guests expect.

Working closely with the Head Chef and senior kitchen team, you'll help create beautifully executed dishes while developing your technical skills and understanding of exceptional seasonal ingredients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Running your section confidently during preparation and service

• Preparing and presenting dishes to Michelin-level standards

• Working with outstanding seasonal British produce

• Maintaining exceptional food hygiene and kitchen organisation

• Collaborating with the Head Chef, Sous Chefs and wider kitchen team

• Supporting junior chefs and contributing to a positive kitchen culture

• Continuously developing your skills, techniques and product knowledge

With regularly changing menus, every season brings new ingredients, new ideas and opportunities to learn.

About You

We're looking for chefs who genuinely care about their craft.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie (CDP) or section chef in a quality restaurant or fine dining kitchen

• Strong Demi Chef de Parties ready for promotion are also encouraged to apply

• A passion for seasonal, ingredient-led cooking

• Excellent attention to detail and consistency

• A calm and organised approach during busy services

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Curiosity about ingredients, techniques and modern hospitality

• A genuine desire to learn, improve and build a long-term career

Above all, we're looking for chefs who take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a collaborative, ambitious kitchen.

Diversity & Inclusion

Woodhead Restaurant Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll be happy to support you.

Apply Today

If you're an ambitious Chef de Partie looking to develop your career in a Michelin-starred kitchen, work with exceptional seasonal produce and be part of one of London's most respected independent restaurant groups, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your culinary career with Portland.