Chef de Partie

Job Title: Chef de Partie
Reports to: Executive Chef / Head Chef
Line Management: Kitchen Porter
Direct Relationship with: Head Chef
Functional Relationships with: Front of House Manager, Events Manager, Café-Bar Manager, Finance Manager

Job Summary

The Chef de Partie plays a vital role in delivering an exceptional food experience for all guests, ensuring consistency, quality, and creativity in every dish served. Responsible for running a specific section of the kitchen, the CDP ensures that all food preparation and service are executed to the highest standard while maintaining efficiency, cleanliness, and food safety. The Chef de Partie also contributes to the development of menus, training of junior staff, and upholding the kitchen’s reputation for excellence.

Vital to this work is a commitment to a great customer experience, and an understanding of what makes Filmhouse unique. An independent cinema and charity with a cultural mission to bring the best in independent film to Edinburgh, the Filmhouse Kitchen team have a crucial role within the wider Filmhouse team, delivering our food offer alongside our drink offer and our cinema offer.

Filmhouse also caters to an incredibly broad clientele, from young families to older customers and everyone inbetween, and is committed to being a great place to work. Helping to create an inclusive space for the many communities we serve, and contributing towards a dynamic, supportive and open work culture, the Chef de Partie plays a vital part in creating, through thoughtfully prepared and presented food, the welcoming environment that should be the hallmarks of a visit to Filmhouse.

Purpose of Role

To manage a designated section of the kitchen, ensuring the delivery of consistently high-quality dishes in a safe, efficient, and team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of food preparation, presentation, and service across your section.
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your section, ensuring it is clean, organised, and properly stocked.
• Work collaboratively with the Head Chef to ensure the smooth running of kitchen operations.
• Ensure all food is prepared to specification and in line with food safety, hygiene, and allergy regulations.
• Support the training and supervision of junior kitchen staff, including Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters.
• Monitor portion control and minimise waste through effective stock management and preparation.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic working environment in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Assist in the development of new dishes and contribute ideas to menu planning.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, allergen policies, and all statutory health and safety regulations.
• Support stock rotation, deliveries, and the safe storage of food items.
• Report any maintenance, equipment, or operational issues to the Head Chef promptly.
• Contribute to a positive kitchen culture, promoting teamwork, respect, and open communication.
• Uphold the values of the kitchen by promoting sustainability, inclusivity, and ethical sourcing where possible.

Hours of Work

37.5 hours per week, generally worked across a flexible rota including daytimes, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, in line with the operational needs of the kitchen and venue.

Benefits: Free cinema tickets, free meals whilst on shift, substantial F&B discounts, staff screenings and other benefits are offered alongside Filmhouse’s salary and holiday provisions.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £14.35 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person