Chef De Partie National Theatre

Chef de Partie

Location: National Theatre, South Bank

Reports to: Head Chef

Contract: Permanent - 40 hours a week

Salary: £32,900

World Class Hospitality

NT Food & Drink is a unique and dynamic partnership driven by Levy and KERB, embedded within the National Theatre on the South Bank. Our ambition to create a world class hospitality destination at the heart of the world's most iconic theatre is powered by our progressive people first approach, centred on environmental and social sustainability. We celebrate inclusivity with purpose, putting the development and progression of our future leader's centre stage. Our shared goal is to ensure all food and drink spaces support the NT's overall values, vision, and culture.

Purpose

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will be responsible for supporting the day to day operations of the kitchen. The main purpose is to support kitchen team with food preparation for the café spaces & events business. The Chef de Partie assists in running the kitchen efficiently and smoothly. The culinary operations include food preparation for the café spaces, selection of hot & cold house made dishes. As well as supporting the events business covering a breadth of culinary delivery, including sandwiches, platters, canapes, bowls and seated dinners.

Responsibilities Key Operations

• Responsible for holding a section in service
• Maintain exceptional high standards for all services
• Attend briefings enabling them to perform to expected standards
• Communicate effectively with BOH & FOH team
• Complete relevant H&S paperwork
• Prepare and execute all menu items to specification
• Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure quality control is monitored and maintained
• Assist with the culinary team daily/weekly tasks
• Ensure par levels of menu items are available
• Adhere to all business & HSE policies
• Complete relevant H&S paperwork and insightful end of night reporting

Personality

• Confident. Passionate about quality restaurant operations and delivering exception food.
• Detail-focused: Highly organised individual, attention to detail.
• Flexible: Open to working required hours, evening & weekends. Willing to adapt to the teams needs.
• Safety Led: Leads by example on all HSE practices across the department and implements best practice.
• Curious: Has a passion & desire to develop and grow their own skills.

Benefits

• Access to ongoing training and development opportunities through GROW program
• Perks at Work - savings and discounts for everyday shopping and experiences
• Generous holiday allowance with the option of to purchase additional leave
• Private Pension scheme with a company match up to 6%
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Medicash Healthcare and Life Assurance
• Long Service Rewards and recognition
• 15% off all outlets with the National Theatre, with a 25% discount in the Bookshop.
• Kerb Card - 20% discount on drinks and 50% discount on food at Seven Dials Market.
• Complimentary tickets to shows at the National Theatre (subject to availability)
• O2 - last minute ticket offers for O2s show in our VIP box (subject to availability.)
• Onsite parking - parking is available at a discounted rate of £4 per day