Chef De Partie - Lasdun | National Theatre
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Chef de Partie - Lasdun | National Theatre London, Full-Time / Permanent
£36,724 (£31,724 Basic + £5k TRONC) + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more. We’re looking for a Chef de Partie who genuinely loves cooking from scratch to join the dedicated team Lasdun Restaurant - a modern British restaurant located within the iconic walls of London’s National Theatre. In this exciting Chef de Partie role you will join a collaborative team that cures meats, ferments and pickles in-house, builds sauces from base ingredients, and works closely with fresh food suppliers to champion field-to-fork cooking. Reporting to the Head Chef, the Chef de Partie will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. If you care about ingredients, technique, and learning your craft properly - we want to hear from you! Chef de Partie - The role- Proper scratch cooking - nothing bought in
- Seasonal menus and creative input
- Supportive Head Chef who invests in development
- Rotas planned 2-3 weeks ahead
- Closed Sundays
- A kitchen that values craft, consistency, and people
- Run your own section during service, delivering consistently high standards of food and presentation
- Prepare, cook, and plate dishes using fresh, high-quality ingredients - everything made in-house
- Work closely with the Head Chef to execute seasonal menus and maintain quality control
- Take pride in classic foundations: stocks, sauces, ratios, curing, fermenting, and prep done properly
- Support daily mise en place and ensure par levels are maintained for smooth service
- Collaborate with FOH to deliver a seamless guest experience and confidently talk about ingredients when needed
- Champion food safety, cleanliness, and organisation - completing H&S checks and end-of-service reporting
- Be part of a small, passionate brigade that values learning, consistency, and craft
- A positive, determined attitude and desire to keep developing
- Experience in cooking from scratch - not packet cooking
- A strong foundations in classic cooking techniques (mother sauces, ratios, prep methods)
- Curiosity about ingredients, provenance, and seasonal cooking
- A detail-driven approach with pride in your section
- Experience in independent restaurants or quality gastropubs is bonus!
- Healthcare & Wellbeing - Medicash health benefits (including dental, mental health & optical for you and up to 4 children), free annual health check with Aviva Digicare, discounts at Nuffield Health & Pure Gym, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Exclusive Perks & Discounts - Save on entertainment (up to 55% off cinema tickets), shopping (up to 15% off), Vodafone plans, and travel with top providers such as TUI & Expedia.
- Workplace Benefits - Meals on duty, pension scheme, life assurance, and professional subscriptions paid.
- Leave & Family Support - 23 days + bank holidays, your birthday off, extra leave after maternity return, a day off for your baby’s 1st birthday, and a holiday purchase scheme.
- Career & Financial Support - Ongoing training & development, career pathways, financial wellbeing programme, and preferred rates on salary finance products.
- Exclusive National Theatre discounts (15% off outlets, 25% off Bookshop, complimentary show tickets)
- Food & drink discounts (Kerb Card: 50% off drinks, 20% off food at Seven Dials Market)
- VIP last-minute O2 show tickets (subject to availability)
- Discounted onsite parking (£4/day)
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