Commis / Chef de Partie

Commis / Chef De PartieLocation: Knebworth House, KnebworthSalary: Up to £16 per hour (depending on grade)Contract: Zero-hour contract, working across a 7 day a week operation, including weekends and evenings.

We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic Commis / Chef de Partie to join our busy and successful catering team at Knebworth House on a flexible, zero-hour basis. As part of our kitchen brigade, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality food for our visitors and events, working within a hard-working, friendly team who share the same goal - creating exceptional dining experiences.

Shifts will vary between Monday and Sunday, including weekends and evenings. As a zero-hour contract role, hours will vary depending on the needs of the business on a weekly basis.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the highest standard in line with menus and portion specifications.
• Assist in the smooth operation of the kitchen during service, ensuring timely and consistent delivery of dishes.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards at all times.
• Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering, and support stock rotation.
• Contribute to menu planning, special event catering, and daily kitchen organisation.
• Take initiative in a busy kitchen environment and help ensure smooth teamwork.

Our ideal Commis /Chef de Partie will:

• Have at least 1-year experience as a Commis / Chef De Partie
• Have a genuine passion for cooking and delivering exceptional dishes.
• Be an excellent team player with strong communication skills.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Take pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• Show creativity and a willingness to contribute to menu ideas.
• Ideally, have prior experience in a similar kitchen role, including experience with catering for events or high-volume service.

About us

Restaurant Associates is a leading premium hospitality provider with an ethos drawn from our history of fine and high-quality dining in London and New York.

Within our venues team, we provide catering and hospitality services to some of the most iconic visitor attractions and destinations in the UK including the Imperial War Museum London, Glyndebourne Opera House, Knebworth House, Design Museum, Whipsnade Zoo and many more. Within these amazing venues we operate a host of bespoke cafés and restaurants, as well as delivering private events ranging from small meetings to large-scale ground events of up to 1000 people. You can find a full list of our venues on our website.

Job Reference: com BU Venues

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!