We are currently recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join our team at one of our conference venues in Maidenhead, SL6 9QH. 

As a Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day culinary operations of a busy kitchen that runs 7 days a week, from 6:30am to 10pm. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), working 5 out of 7 days on a rota basis, with shifts covering both mornings and evenings.

This role as Chef de Partie comes with great benefits, including a Christmas break, access to an onsite allotment, and free staff parking.

Our Chef de Partie will enjoy working in a kitchen with full creative autonomy, where creativity and seasonality are at the heart of everything we do. We focus on producing expressive, seasonal menus made entirely from scratch, using only the freshest ingredients. Quality, innovation, and a genuine passion for food define our approach, and we are proud to deliver dishes that reflect both skill and imagination.

We are seeking a Chef de Partie who not only excels in culinary technique but is also personable, professional, and enthusiastic about hospitality. This is a front-facing role within a highly interactive environment, as our team regularly engages with guests during breakfast, lunch, and dinner service. Confidence, excellent communication skills, and a warm, presentable manner are therefore just as important as strong kitchen ability.

The successful candidate will gain experience across a diverse range of services. Our kitchen delivers buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner services, alongside TDH menus and refined fine dining events. In addition to our regular offerings, we host private dining experiences, BBQs, banquets, weddings, and bar food service. This variety provides an outstanding opportunity for a Chef de Partie to develop versatility, showcase creativity, and refine their skills across multiple styles of cuisine and service.

In this role, you will support senior chefs in the preparation, cooking, and service of dishes from our menus, ensuring every plate meets our high standards. You will be responsible for maintaining a clean and organised section, and contributing to smooth and efficient service. A strong understanding of HACCP procedures, COSHH regulations, stock control, and health and safety standards is essential, as maintaining compliance and kitchen excellence is a key part of the role.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Chef de Partie looking to grow within a dynamic and ambitious kitchen environment. If you are passionate about food, thrive in a busy hospitality setting, and are eager to develop your career while working across a broad range of events and dining styles, we would love to hear from you.

Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.

We are looking for a positive, honest and reliable employee to join our friendly and hardworking team. We can offer good training and prospects within our team for the right candidate.

As our Chef de Partie, you will:

• Have 3 years minimum experience in a similar role
• Have excellent people skills
• Have general knowledge of food hygiene, NVQ level 2 or equivalent
• Be passionate about food and customer service
• Have superb culinary skills
• Have good organisational and communication skills
• Be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team of 6
• Be eligible to work in the UK

You will be able to create and develop our dishes and will assist the Chefs in creation of weekly menus. A knowledge and understanding of the importance of stock control and food wastage is essential.

WILSON VALE PERKS:

• Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
• Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
• Craft Works – Free craft-focused career development training programme
• Paid training bespoke to you
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
• Online employee benefits scheme - monetary savings on everyday items!
• Your Birthday off every year after 1 years’ service.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams – everyone at has a voice.