Chef de Partie @Bar Douro London Bridge
From £35,500 up to £37,000 per year + additional surplus tronc bonus scheme
About us:
Bar Douro shares the spirit of Portugal with UK, through Honest Food, Characterful Wine and Cultural Stories. Our cooking channels the simplicity, humility, and soul of traditional Portuguese home cooking, a less-is-more approach that lets the ingredients speak for themselves. Our extensive wine list, the largest Portuguese selection in the UK, champions the country’s most pioneering producers, from celebrated estates to cutting-edge growers. We bring Portugal’s dynamic culture to life through the experiences we create and the stories we share.
At Bar Douro, our values guide everything we do. They express our dedication to Portuguese culture and our commitment to creating experiences that are authentic, consistent and heartfelt. These principles shape how we work
as a team and how we welcome every guest, ensuring each moment feels genuine, thoughtful and memorable.
About the role:
As a Chef de Partie, you’ll run your own section with precision and pride, supporting the Sous Chef and Head Chef to deliver high-quality dishes using the best seasonal and sustainable produce. You’ll play a key role in ensuring every guest enjoys a memorable dining experience.
Key Responsibilities:
· Run your own section with consistency, efficiency, and attention to detail
· Cook with fresh, seasonal produce from trusted suppliers
· Support the Sous and Head Chef with prep, service, and quality control
· Maintain the highest food hygiene and safety standards
· Contribute positively to a collaborative and professional kitchen culture
About you:
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of food safety practices and regulations
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent culinary skills with an understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
- Leadership experience or skills in supervising kitchen staff is advantageous.
- A passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional dining experiences to guests
- Charismatic, organized with an approachable personality
- Focused on quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction
- Curiosity and eagerness to learn and develop your career
What we offer:
- A true working week
- Extra holiday days every two years with us (up to 32 days)
- Employee referral scheme of £200
- Paid Annual Culture Day
- Annual Staff Party
- A minimum of 3 consecutive days off during Christmas ·
- Additional monthly bonus payment from the tronc (subject to funds availability)
- A collaborative and supportive environment
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave for qualifying roles (after 2 years with us)
- Up to 5 days company sick pay for qualifying roles (after 1 year with us)
- Treat yourself and grow with us:
- 50% discount of total bill (up to 2 people) 30% discount (up to 4 people) at any of our restaurants ·
- 25% discount available to purchase selected Bar Douro events tickets (for you and another guest) ·
- 25% Staff discount on our online wine shop Festa
- 10% discount available to your friends and family (up to 4 people)
- Knock off drinks, coffee on tap and daily staff food
- 24/7 Access to Wellness Cloud
- Subscription to CODE App (following probation)
- Regular training sessions (both internally and externally)
- Opportunity to meet and work closely with up-and-coming Portuguese wine makers, chefs & producers
- A chance to be a part of a growing and expanding company with career opportunities and tailored development plans
Apply below to find out more about this exciting opportunity!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,500.00-£37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London SE1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
