Chef de Partie

ABOUT SADLER’S WELLS

Sadler’s Wells is a world-leading creative organisation, dedicated to presenting, producing and touring dance made today in all its forms. Sadler’s Wells commissions, presents and produces more dance than any other theatre in the world – from tango to hip hop, ballet to flamenco, Bollywood to cutting-edge contemporary dance.

With an innovative, year-round programme of performances and learning activities, this is the place where artists come together to create dance, and where we welcome everyone to experience dance and be inspired.

Our aim is to reflect and respond to the world through dance: enabling artists of all backgrounds to create dance that moves us and opens our minds; sharing those experiences with the widest possible audiences to enrich their lives and deepen their understanding of what it means to be human.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you passionate about food? Are you eager to elevate your culinary career? We are looking for a dynamic Chef de Partie to join our site in Angel!

As a Chef de Partie, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen. You’ll be working alongside a talented team, crafting delicious dishes and maintaining our high standards of food quality and safety.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in a busy kitchen environment, contributing to high standards.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• A self-motivated attitude, eager to learn and grow within the culinary field.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• A comprehensive understanding of Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.
• The ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining keen attention to detail.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work well within the kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient running of the kitchen operation at Sadlers Wells Angel.
• Work as a part of a team but also able to work independently within given time frames.
• Maintain consistent and exceptional food standards and quality, reflecting current trends.
• Take a proactive, detailed approach to food safety and health and safety.
• Support the team in the implementation of new menu concepts to increase food sales.
• Support catering operation across other sites when required.

Operations

• Efficient day-to-day operations ensuring system compliance.
• Ensure consistency in quality and portion control utilising menu specification sheets.
• Follow processes and systems to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery.
• Propose improvements to enhance operations.
• Support marketing activities and offers across the business to drive sales.

Financial Management

• Contribute to achieving financial targets.
• Manage food wastage to keep this at minimum.
• Stock management – rotation and security of stock, stock takes.

Health & Safety / Food Safety

• Consistently uphold and adhere to the Company Food Safety Policy.
• Always ensure compliance with Company Health & Safety Policy.
• Advise Head Chef /Sous Chef of any breakage / malfunction of catering equipment so service or replacement can be arranged.
• Complete all compulsory training as detailed in SW Food Safety policy.

Communication

• Work closely with the Catering and Events team to develop positive relationships.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience of working as a part of a team within a busy kitchen to a high standard.
• Good people skills, able to communicate and use initiative.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn/progress.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and deliver within a given time frame.
• Strong understanding of Food Safety and Health & Safety.
• Be able to work to high standards under pressure maintaining attention to detail.
• Level-headed, sensible, trustworthy and reliable.
• A passion for food and a good palate.
• Proactive in problem solving.
• Must hold the right to work in the UK.
• Experience in working within a Theatre, Arts or Entertainment Venue. (desirable)

Location: Sadler’s Wells Angel

To view the full job description, please click here — > Sadler’s Wells – Chef de Partie – JD

This is an ongoing vacancy, Sadler’s Wells aims to contact candidates on an ad-hoc basis. Once a suitable candidate is appointed, this vacancy will close without further notice.