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🛎️ Hospitality & Catering · Urban Pubs & Bars

Chef de Partie

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We are looking for a motivated Chef de Partie that is ready for a new challenge and wants the opportunity to learn, develop new skills and progress within the business.

The Elephant & Castle is South East London's answer to a great time!!

From daytime pints, live sports being screened, private parties and events, to getting your groove on in the evening, there's always something happening at The Elephant and Castle. We're fun, fast paced and love having a good time.

Welcome to London's biggest independent pub company !

Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London.

In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards, Urban once again won ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ in 2023 and most recently won ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ and Best food offering in 2026 and In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for.

You Are:

  • A Chef de Partie passionate about food and cooking with great produce
  • An enthusiastic and dynamic CDP who is ready for a new challenge
  • Experienced working with fresh ingredients
  • Able to demonstrate good communication and an ability to work well in a high-performance team


What’s in It for You?

  • Competitive rate per hour + tronc, get paid for every hour you work—cha-ching!
  • Work for a Times Top 100 Companies to Work For
  • Clear pathways for training and career advancement—your growth matters!
  • 30% Discount across all our pubs, bars, and restaurants—treat yourself!
  • Work with the freshest seasonal produce—bring those flavours to life!
  • Company and team trips, regular socials and incentives—let’s explore!
  • Experience a lively, family-oriented atmosphere—where fun meets food!
  • 28 days of holiday to recharge your culinary spirit!
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for your wellbeing—your happiness counts!
  • Fantastic referral scheme with rewards of up to £1000—bring your friends!
  • Celebrate your birthday with a day off on us—party time!
  • Cycle to work scheme.

Ready to embark on this exciting culinary adventure?

If you’re itching to be part of a vibrant new adventure, reach out today! Let’s set a date to chat—your culinary journey awaits, and we can’t wait to cook up some fun together!

What this role involves

General background for chef roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Control stock and inspect deliveries
  • Maintain food safety and hygiene standards
  • Supervise kitchen staff to make sure food is of high quality, presented well and served on time
Typical pay (UK)
£22,000 starting · £40,000 experienced
Typical hours
40 to 45 a week
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Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0

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Applications open on Urban Pubs & Bars's own careers site.