Chef de Partie

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
Refer a friend cash bonus - £500
Annual cash bonus - £500 ( discretionary)
Accredited training
Sponsored apprenticeships
Medical cash plan
Perkbox
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
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 would be reporting to the Sous Chef and be responsible for helping with the food production. 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.

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