Chef de Partie – Piano Works Farringdon About us: The Piano Works are looking for a full time chef to join our team and family. We have two fantastic live music venues in London, one located just off Covent Garden and the other Farringdon which are both part restaurant, part bar, part concert and full-on party. The Piano Works are non-stop, late night, live music venues where nightly 8 skilled musicians interact with the audience and play their song requests. Non-stop live music features from 11:30: to 16:00 for our raucous weekly Saturday brunches and from 1700 – 0100, five nights a week supported by a state of- the-art sound & lighting systems and DJ’s from 1am till late. If you are passionate about hospitality, and have ideally a 2 years’ experience as a chef in a restaurant, bar, pub or events and party environments, then we want to hear from you. What's in it for you? Your dedication to the customer experience will be rewarded with a generous service charge. An amazing 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues. Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support. Third-party training sessions that come with globally accepted certificates. Incredible career progression opportunities. We're invested in your success during your time with us What We Need: As a Chef, you will prepare and produce quality food, ensure service standards are always met and maintained in line with our guests’ expectations and follow food safety and sanitation practices. It will be your duty to prepare, cook and present every dish with pride and passion and according to our brand standards. This is a FULL TIME vacancy, with shifts based over 5 days, and a wage starting at £32,000 per annum Responsibilities: Oversee food preparation, ensuring that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards and in accordance with recipes and plating guidelines. Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation, consistently delivering exceptional dishes to customers. Organize and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring a smooth workflow and efficient operation. Monitor food supplies and ingredients, placing orders as needed to maintain stock levels and avoid shortages. Adhere to and enforce strict health and safety standards in the kitchen, maintaining a clean and hygienic work environment. Train and mentor kitchen staff, promoting skill development and fostering a positive work culture. Assist in managing food costs by minimizing waste and optimizing ingredient usage. Supporting the Management in delivering the best possible experience. Skills and Experience: 2 years' experience in a busy kitchen. In-depth knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and cuisines. Strong leadership and communication skills to manage and motivate kitchen staff effectively. Creativity and passion for food, demonstrated through the ability to create unique and visually appealing dishes. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations. Excellent organizational and time management skills. If you enjoy cooking up delicious food and providing excellent service to create memorable experiences for our guests, then we would be delighted to hear from you. We look forward to having you join our team at The Piano Works