Chef de Partie - Newbury, Berkshire

Houston & Hawkes | Newbury | 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday Houston & Hawkes is looking for a talented Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team at a fantastic new client site in Newbury. This is a brilliant opportunity for a chef who enjoys cooking fresh, vibrant food, takes pride in quality and presentation, and wants the work-life balance of a Monday to Friday role. You'll work as part of a supportive kitchen team, taking ownership of your section and helping to deliver an excellent daily food offer. We're looking for someone with strong kitchen foundations, plenty of enthusiasm and a genuine desire to keep developing as a chef.,

• Prepare, cook and present fresh, high-quality dishes for the daily food service
• Take ownership of your section and ensure it is organised and ready for service
• Work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to maintain excellent food standards
• Support menu preparation and contribute ideas for seasonal dishes and new food concepts
• Use fresh ingredients with care, maintaining excellent flavour, consistency and presentation
• Keep your section fully stocked, clean and organised throughout preparation and service
• Monitor portion control, stock rotation and food waste
• Support hospitality and special food requirements when needed
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Maintain excellent food safety, allergen, hygiene and health and safety standards
  
  Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or a strong Demi Chef de Partie ready for the next step
• A genuine passion for fresh food and high-quality cooking
• Strong practical kitchen skills and confidence running your own section
• Good organisation and the ability to work calmly during busy service
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in presentation
• A positive, reliable and hands-on approach
• A strong team mentality and willingness to learn from experienced chefs
• Contract catering experience would be an advantage, but is not essential
• A genuine desire to develop your skills and progress your culinary career
  
  Monday to Friday
• The opportunity to join an exciting new client contract in Newbury
• A supportive kitchen team and excellent opportunity to develop
• Birthday off every year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Free meals on duty
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• CODE Hospitality membership
• Ongoing learning, development and genuine career progression
• Summer Awards Party celebrating our people and achievements
• An unforgettable Christmas Party at one of London's outstanding venues
ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer creating vibrant, creative and exceptional food and hospitality experiences across some of the UK's most prestigious client sites. We're a Certified B Corp, recipient of the King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2026 and proud to be ranked No. 14 in The Caterer's Best Places to Work in Hospitality. If you are a passionate Chef de Partie who loves fresh food and wants to be part of an exciting new team in Newbury, we would love to hear from you.