Chef de Partie – Variable hours

Royal Shakespeare Company


Job: Chef de Partie – Variable hours

Job: Chef de Partie – Variable hours

Organisation: Royal Shakespeare Company

Postcode: CV37 6BB

  • Job Title: Chef de Partie – Variable hours
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Performing arts
  • Role: Catering & Hospitality
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026

  • Location:

    West Midlands

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Job Summary

We are looking for a Chef de Partie to help create exceptional food across our venues. You’ll prepare high-quality dishes and develop your experience by running and rotating on kitchen sections — garnish, larder, hot, or pastry.

Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Head Chef, key areas of responsibility include:

– Collaborating with the team to shape an outstanding food offer across multiple venues.
– Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes using agreed ingredients and using specs.
– Assisting the Senior Chefs in developing new dishes and menus, assisting with any menu changes and food tastings.
– Monitoring portion control and wastage to maintain profit margins.
– Ensuring full compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and legislative regulations.

Whilst this is a variable hours contract, you could expect to be working up to 30 hours per week.

Job Requirements

We are looking for:

– Previous experience of food preparation and leading a section during service.
– Trained to at least Level 2 Food Hygiene, although we offer training.
– Ability to follow instructions precisely and consistently.
– A self-motivated and proactive approach to work with the ability to work flexibly, multitask and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
– A good understanding of all HACCAP and Health and Safety legislation.
– Food Safety and Health and Safety qualifications.

How to Apply

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email [email protected]
The deadline is 23.59 on 16 June.

Interviews will be a two-stage process a face-to-face interview and a short trade test.

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