Chef de Partie

We are looking for 2 Chef de Parties, one to join our Banqueting Services area and the other to join our Peers Dining Room Restaurant in our Catering and Retail Services at the House of Lords. This is a position where you will lead a team and manage every aspect of service delivery in one of our outlets being a cafeteria, formal dining, private dining, and banqueting services.
As a member of the kitchen operational management team, you will have an essential role in achieving CRS strategic objectives and developing ambitions for the future on behalf of the Administration, the House and patrons.
This is an opportunity to work in a unique venue on-site at Parliament! This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high levels of creativity, production, and service. Your passion will shine through the dishes you help create and feel comfortable to work in a fast-paced professional environment., You’ll be accountable to:
Banqueting:
+ Oversee and manage the operation of an assigned section.
+ Assist in the preparation of mise-en-place for banquets.
+ Cook food items according to recipes and specifications.
+ Adhere to strict hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.
+ Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, including commis chefs and apprentices.
+ Contribute to the development of new menu items and recipes.
+ Work effectively as part of a team to achieve goals.
+ Assist in managing kitchen inventory and ordering supplies.
Peers Dining Room:
+ Oversee and manage the operation of an assigned section.
+ Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to the restaurant's menu and standards.
+ Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, including Commis chefs and apprentices.
+ Contribute to the development of new menu items and recipes.
+ Assist in the management of food inventory.
+ Work effectively as part of a team to achieve goals., Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
+ UK nationals
+ nationals of the Republic of Ireland
+ nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
+ individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
+ Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

+ Proven experience as a CDP or similar in a high-volume restaurant.
+ Strong culinary skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques.
+ Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
+ A passion for food and a desire to learn and grow.
+ Passion for food and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
It would be even better if you had or if you’re willing to learn…
+ Knowledge of dietary restrictions, allergies.
+ Experience in Banqueting or Catering is a plus.
+ A valid basic Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate as part of food safety law.
+ Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings & weekends.

Details of our employee benefits can be found at https://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/offices/lords/lordshro/employee-benefits/
What you’ll get in return:
+ 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years’ service).
+ Chef uniform for work.
+ Generous pension scheme.
+ Discounts from well-known brands and retailers.
+ On the job training and support.
+ External learning and training Courses.
+ Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme.
+ The opportunity to witness history in the making!