Chef de Partie – Permanent

Royal Shakespeare Company


Job: Chef de Partie – Permanent

Job: Chef de Partie – Permanent

Organisation: Royal Shakespeare Company

Postcode: CV37 6BB

  • Job Title: Chef de Partie – Permanent
  • 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.

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, by midnight on 16 June 2026. If you need any assistance when applying, please email [email protected]

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

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