Chef De Partie - Lasdun | National Theatre

Chef de Partie - Lasdun | National Theatre London, Full-Time / Permanent

£36,724 (£31,724 Basic + £5k TRONC) + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

We’re looking for a Chef de Partie who genuinely loves cooking from scratch to join the dedicated team Lasdun Restaurant - a modern British restaurant located within the iconic walls of London’s National Theatre.

In this exciting Chef de Partie role you will join a collaborative team that cures meats, ferments and pickles in-house, builds sauces from base ingredients, and works closely with fresh food suppliers to champion field-to-fork cooking.

Reporting to the Head Chef, the Chef de Partie will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the kitchen.

If you care about ingredients, technique, and learning your craft properly - we want to hear from you!

Chef de Partie - The role

• Proper scratch cooking - nothing bought in
• Seasonal menus and creative input
• Supportive Head Chef who invests in development
• Rotas planned 2–3 weeks ahead
• Closed Sundays
• A kitchen that values craft, consistency, and people

Responsibilities 

• Run your own section during service, delivering consistently high standards of food and presentation
• Prepare, cook, and plate dishes using fresh, high-quality ingredients - everything made in-house
• Work closely with the Head Chef to execute seasonal menus and maintain quality control
• Take pride in classic foundations: stocks, sauces, ratios, curing, fermenting, and prep done properly
• Support daily mise en place and ensure par levels are maintained for smooth service
• Collaborate with FOH to deliver a seamless guest experience and confidently talk about ingredients when needed
• Champion food safety, cleanliness, and organisation - completing H&S checks and end-of-service reporting
• Be part of a small, passionate brigade that values learning, consistency, and craft

What we're looking for...

• A positive, determined attitude and desire to keep developing
• Experience in cooking from scratch - not packet cooking
• A strong foundations in classic cooking techniques (mother sauces, ratios, prep methods)
• Curiosity about ingredients, provenance, and seasonal cooking
• A detail-driven approach with pride in your section
• Experience in independent restaurants or quality gastropubs is bonus!

What you'll get in return...

• Healthcare & Wellbeing – Medicash health benefits (including dental, mental health & optical for you and up to 4 children), free annual health check with Aviva Digicare, discounts at Nuffield Health & Pure Gym, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Exclusive Perks & Discounts – Save on entertainment (up to 55% off cinema tickets), shopping (up to 15% off), Vodafone plans, and travel with top providers such as TUI & Expedia.
• Workplace Benefits – Meals on duty, pension scheme, life assurance, and professional subscriptions paid.
• Leave & Family Support – 23 days + bank holidays, your birthday off, extra leave after maternity return, a day off for your baby’s 1st birthday, and a holiday purchase scheme.
• Career & Financial Support – Ongoing training & development, career pathways, financial wellbeing programme, and preferred rates on salary finance products.
• Exclusive National Theatre discounts (15% off outlets, 25% off Bookshop, complimentary show tickets)
• Food & drink discounts (Kerb Card: 50% off drinks, 20% off food at Seven Dials Market)
• VIP last-minute O2 show tickets (subject to availability)
• Discounted onsite parking (£4/day)

We are Levy 

We are a visionary venue partner. We design and deliver bespoke guest experiences that prioritise people and the planet. 

Trusted by some of the world’s most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events – including Wimbledon, Twickenham, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London – we bring experiences to life with passion and precision. 

Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities. 

We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists de