Chef de Partie

Kitchen department -The Olympic, Barnes

Reporting to*:* Head Chef

Contract: This is a zero-hour employment contract. Your General Manager will discuss this with

youduring recruitment, such as the hours and days you’d be available to work.

Hours per week: Hours vary according to business requirements & your availability, however

the standard amount is 40-45hrs per week

Pay: Total guaranteed rate of £16.50/hr (this is made up of £12.71/hr plus £3.79/hr in

guaranteed tronc)

Location & address: The Olympic, 117-123 Church Road Barnes, London, SW13 9HL

ABOUT US

A hub of entertainment, with cinema at its heart, set in iconic locations.

At heart, cinema comes first—creating spaces that deliver films exactly as the creators intended,

with an atmosphere that enhances, never overshadows, the experience. Across all our

locations, we celebrate the storied heritage of the buildings we call home, seamlessly blending

history with the contemporary moment.

Read more about us: https://www.olympicstudios.com

JOIN OUR TEAM

Join our team and help shape exceptional experiences across iconic locations, all while working

with a passionate group passionate about film, entertainment, and delivering a personalised

experience for our members and guests.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Chef de Partie to join our dynamic culinary team

serving our upstairs Members’ Club and ground floor Bistro. You’ll play a key role in the daily

operations of the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation, kitchen

management and team mentoring. The ideal candidate will be a creative and dedicated

individual with a passion for delivering memorable dining experiences.

Duties & responsibilities

¾ Working with the Head Chef and the kitchen team to maintain high standards in the quality

of food in its flavour, preparation and its presentation

¾ Ensuring that each dish is prepared and cooked with quality and pride, according to our

standards

¾ Working as part of a great team to ensure a smooth and high-quality service in a supportive

environment

¾ Training, guiding and mentoring other junior chefs (Demi and Commis chefs)

¾ Maintain a detailed knowledge of the full menu and be able to explain dish

descriptions/allergens

¾ Ensuring stock is rotated and labelled correctly within your sections

¾ Ensure your work areas/spaces are clean at all times

¾ Making sure all checklists and cleaning rotas are adhered to

¾ Working in all areas of the kitchen depending on the daily needs

¾ To observe all Company Food Hygiene and Health and Safety policies in line with required

food safety standards

¾ To assist the Head Chef to check the completeness of all suppliers’ deliveries and the

correctness of their invoices

¾ To set out, maintain and monitor high standards of cooking and presentation

¾ Ensuring that all completed food is correctly wrapped, labelled, and put in out-fridge for each

event

¾ To work closely with Head Chef and other chefs at each event to ensure that the function

runs smoothly

¾ To liaise and work closely with the Club and Bistro front of house teams

What we are looking for

If you meet some but not all the criteria below, we’d still love to hear from you. We understand

the value of transferable skills.

• Sufficient experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de partie experience
• Relevant food safety certifications (e.g., Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate) are required.
• Excellent knife skills and a keen eye for detail in food presentation.
• Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations (e.g., HACCP).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A supportive and clear leadership style to mentor and mange junior chefs in a supportive

environment

• A strong ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to attend and undertake all required training
• Confident communication skills
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures

OUR BENEFITS- WHAT WE OFFER

¾ Free cinema tickets and staff screening events at any of our locations

¾ Discounted dining (50% discount for a party of two, 25% for tables of 3-4 guests)

¾ Introduce an Icon! scheme (refer a friend)

¾ Employee Assistance Programme and additional benefits through Hospitality Action

¾ Flow is an online learning platform that provides a range of training courses to learn and

improve your skills

¾ 28 days’ holiday (inc. Bank Holidays)

¾ Cycle To Work scheme

Send your CV and any other relevant information to: [email protected]

Our three locations

The Olympic, Barnes | The Cinema in The Power Station, Battersea | The Cinema at Selfridges, Mayfair.

THE OLYMPIC, Barnes
117-123 Church Road Barnes, London, SW13 9HL

A cinema that was once a recording studio, then a cinema again, and is soon to be a recording

studio once more. Also home to a Members’ Club and Bar & Bistro.

Our flagship has a rich and storied history, with many iterations over the years, but always

remaining a place to enjoy entertainment. As custodians of this iconic building, we continue to

honour its legacy while shaping its future as a hub of entertainment.

The Olympic in Barnes has a three-screen cinema, a members’ club, further members-only

spaces, a Bar & Bistro, an outdoor terrace, and, re-opening in 2025, the music recording studio.