Chef de Partie

Job role : Chef De Partie Location : Reading, 450 Longwater Ave, Reading RG2 6GF Salary : £30,000 -£31,000 Shift Pattern : Monday-Friday, 40 hours, weekends off! Houston & Hawkes have an exciting opportunity for a Chef De Partie to work in our prestigious contract catering site in Reading. If you’re looking for a career that offers flexibility, excitement, and progression, then contract catering could be for you! We’ll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of.  Chef De Partie Duties: Assisting the Head Chef/Sous Chef in the kitchen operation and ensure the company’s reputation for food quality is always maintained Following directions provided by the Head Chef or Sous Chef Contributing to the development and planning of menus, including future food trends and be passionate about developing new styles of service and concepts Monitoring portion and waste control Keeping your area of the kitchen safe and sanitary Stocktaking and ordering supplies for your station Improving your food preparation methods based on feedback Assisting in other areas of the kitchen when required Chef De Partie Requirements: A genuine passion for food Knowledge of the Hospitality industry Knowledge and ability to run a section Ability to produce good-quality food A desire to want to learn Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers Possess the ability to work under pressure Excellent organisational and planning skills Food Safety awareness Allergen Awareness Chef de Partie Additional Benefits: Free meals at work Contributary pension scheme Free access to the company Employee Assistant Programme Company events including all company Christmas party Uniform provided 28 days holiday including bank holidays Recognition schemes and people awards Family-friendly support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and adoption leave Day off on your birthday Referral bonuses Training and development opportunities, including regular masterclasses with renowned chef Sally Abe Who We Are: Houston & Hawkes is a young and dynamic independent caterer based in the South East. We are proud to be an award-winning company, ranked among the top 30 companies to work for in the hospitality industry, and a certified B Corp company. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our customers through our vibrant, creative, and sustainable food offerings. We operate coffee bars, staff restaurants, and delis, tailored to our clients’ hospitality and event needs. Committed to social responsibility, passionate about Great British produce and dedicated to our talented teams. Join Houston & Hawkes and be part of a team that values excellence, creativity, and professional growth.