Chef de Partie – The Piano Works Farringdon

Chef de Partie – The Piano Works Farringdon

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.
• Deals and discounts with a wide range of businesses through our discount portal.
• Early access to your pay through Stream.
• £10,000 life assurance to support your loved ones if the worst happens .
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support.
• Training and development opportunities. We're invested in your success during your time with us!
• Fun and vibrant working environment with a fantastic team.

We have PART TIME and FULL TIME vacancies available with wage starting at £15 per hour!

About Us:

The Piano Works are looking for full and part time food loving, passionate and guest focused Chef de Parties to join our team. We have two fantastic live music venues in London, one located just off Covent Garden and the other Farringdon, and a third one in Cardiff, which are all 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, four 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, music, food and fun and have ideally a years’ experience in a kitchen, then we want to hear from you.

What We Need:

As a Chef de Partie, 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.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards and in accordance with recipes and plating guidelines, consistently delivering exceptional dishes to customers.
• Adhere to strict health and safety standards in the kitchen, maintaining a clean and hygienic work environment.
• Responsible for prep, mise en place, cooking, plating, and clean-down of your station
• Support the rest of the kitchen team with cleaning tasks before, during, and after service.
• Communicate effectively with Kitchen Supervisor and the rest of the kitchen team during service, as well as with the management team.
• Reduce waste and help meet GP targets.

Skills and Experience:

• Ideal, but not necessary, 1 years' experience in a busy kitchen.
• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and cuisines.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

About Nightcap:

Nightcap is an award-winning operator in the late-night bar scene. We operate a portfolio of bars and venues across the UK, including brands like The Cocktail Club, Tonight Josephine, Barrio Familia, and Dirty Martini to name just a few. With a mission to be the UK’s leading bar group. Our purpose of existence is the belief that EVERYONE deserves a great night out, and therefore it's everyone's job to make sure we create great nights... and days out! We have a lively and dynamic work-ethos across all our bars and offices. Our culture is creative, innovative, and collaborative, where everyone contributes ideas and brings their true self to work every day, as we are hell-bent on harnessing a place where everyone can belong. Working here is fast paced, at times challenging, but copious amounts of fun!

Our Values:

• We Start at the Bar - At Nightcap, we make every decision based on what is right for our bars. This ensures our choices are practical, guest-focused, and truly reflect our business. It's all about staying grounded in real experiences to drive our success.
• Proud AF -Taking pride in our work means striving for excellence and being dedicated to success. At Nightcap, we encourage our teams to bring their passion every day, delivering world-class service and creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.
• Become Your Best Self - At Nightcap, we thrive on personal development of each other. We encourage our teams to seek growth, improve their skills, and enjoy the journey. It's about becoming the best version of yourself while having fun along the way.
• Own the Outcome - We believe in setting clear goals, taking full responsibility, and staying committed to achieve success. At Nightcap, we focus on results and make sure we follow through on our promises.
• People Are Everything - At Nightcap, we know our people are our greatest asset. We focus on creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported. Because at the end of the day, it's our people who make all the difference.

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 Farringdon!