Chef de Partie | AMEX Offices | Weekdays | Brighton & Burgess Hill

Chef de Partie – Corporate Catering

Amex Buildings | Brighton & Burgess Hill | Monday to Friday | Daytime Hours | Competitive Pay

Are you an experienced Chef de Partie looking for a role with a fantastic work-life balance? Join our catering team supporting the Amex Offices in Brighton and Burgess Hill, preparing fresh, high-quality food in a professional corporate environment.

This is a great opportunity to work in modern kitchens with a supportive team, delivering exceptional food for employees and visitors. If you're passionate about great food and enjoy working daytime hours with your evenings and weekends free, we'd love to hear from you.

Shift Information

• Monday to Friday shifts only
• Typical shift times: Between 7:00am – 4:00pm
• Examples include 7:00am – 3:30pm and 7:30am – 4:00pm
• Ideally, we're looking for someone who can commit to Monday to Friday, although we are happy to split the role between two candidates with complementary availability.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and cooking fresh, high-quality meals for corporate dining and hospitality services
• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Preparing food in line with company recipes and presentation standards
• Assisting with menu preparation and food production
• Managing stock rotation and ensuring ingredients are stored correctly
• Maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
• Following Food Safety, Health & Safety, COSHH and allergen procedures at all times
• Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to deliver an exceptional food service

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Monday to Friday daytime shifts with an excellent work-life balance
• Ongoing work opportunities at Amex Buildings in Brighton and Burgess Hill
• Opportunity to work at over 5,000 Compass venues across the UK
• Full training and development opportunities
• Compass Exclusive Benefits
• Lifestyle Benefits "Perks" Platform
• Health & Wellbeing Support Programme, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme

What We're Looking For

• An experienced Chef de Partie or equivalent level chef
• Passion for producing fresh, high-quality food
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A positive, professional and team-focused attitude
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Reliability and commitment to delivering exceptional food and service

Uniform & Equipment Requirements

Please arrive for your shift with:

• Your own chef whites
• Your own chef knives
• Black non-slip safety shoes

Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar chef role is essential.
• A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is essential (training can be provided where required).
• A flexible approach and the ability to work across both the Brighton and Burgess Hill sites is advantageous.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the stability of Monday to Friday daytime hours while working in a professional corporate catering environment. You'll join a supportive team, prepare fresh food using quality ingredients, and benefit from ongoing opportunities with Compass Group.

Whether you're looking for full-time weekday work or are able to share the role with another experienced chef, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply online today using our quick 1-minute application form.

We'll be in touch as soon as possible and, if successful, you could be working at one of our Amex sites within just a few days.