Permanent

Senior Chef De Partie

Manpower UK

Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3DA

Negotiable

Posted: 24 September 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 23 October 2026

Ref: BBBH448220

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About the Role

This permanent Senior Chef De Partie position, based in Thame, offers a negotiable salary of £35,000–£37,000 per annum, depending on experience. Working five days from seven, the successful candidate must be flexible across mornings, evenings, weekends and split shifts. A driving licence is essential owing to the location. Reporting to the Head Chef, duties include preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to specification, overseeing kitchen operations, and delegating tasks to chefs and support staff. Applicants should demonstrate strong culinary technique, food safety knowledge, and the ability to manage a busy service while maintaining consistent standards. Experience in a similar senior kitchen role is expected.

Manpower Recruitment are looking for a Full Time Permanent, Senior Chef De Partie for an established Restaurant in Chinnor, Oxfordshire.
This is a Full-Time role, working 5/7 days and would need flexibility to work Weekends, Evenings and Mornings, with some split shifts.

The role is paying up to £35000-37000pa depending on experience.
*A driving licence would be needed, due to location
Overall Objective:
To prepare, cook and serve meals that meet the standards set by the Head Chef.
Oversee a busy kitchen and delegating tasks accordingly to the business needs to chefs and kitchen staff, helping support the day-to-day operation.
Essential Job Functions Food Production

Helps create, prepare, and cook the assigned dishes as per recipe specification.
Participate in the development and design of seasonal menus.
Assess all dishes before leaving kitchen for taste, presentation, and food quality.
Control food cost with minimum wastage including correct food preparation and handling of leftover food items.
Ensure safety and security is always adhered to.
Maintains personal tidy appearance and works in a hygienic manner.
Be fully aware of all health, safety and security issues associated with work area.
To understand and be aware at all times of food costs and percentages and understand how daily departmental costs influence profit and loss results.
Ensure minimum wastage by correctly handling surplus food after service.

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