Chef de Partie

We’re looking for a talented Chef de Partie to join our team at The Parakeet.

The Parakeet is a Public House and Dining Room situated in the heart of Kentish Town. A hub for the local community and beyond, The Parakeet is a classic boozer in the front bar, with an award-winning small plate restaurant in the dining room. Our kitchen, headed up by Chef Ben Allen has been widely regarded as one of the most important restaurant launches of 2023 and has reached critical acclaim. 

But don’t take our word for it…

• Top 100 restaurants in London: https://www.squaremeal.co.uk/restaurants/best/londons-top-100-restaurants_262 

• Top 50 Gastropubs https://www.top50gastropubs.com/index.html 

• The Times | Giles Coren: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-parakeet-restaurant-review-250pncznr

• The Evening Standard: https://www.standard.co.uk/reveller/restaurants/the-parakeet-london-review-jimi-famurewa-b1075147.html

You are: 

• Energetic, positive and punctual, with an excellent eye for detail 

• A professional who is driven by high standards and shows the best example of conduct 

• Passionate about cooking and working with the best seasonal ingredients 

• Enthusiastic about learning new skills and growing within the team 

• Hungry to develop your knowledge of cooking with open fire 

What to expect: 

• A unique kitchen environment with a bespoke charcoal grill and wood fired oven driving the service.

• Opportunity to be involved in menu development and creation.

• A zero-waste approach to cooking with preserving, pickling, and fermenting.

• A workplace culture where collaboration and the sharing of ideas is encouraged.

• Competitive wages and benefits. 

Benefits at The Parakeet:

At The Parakeet, it is our utmost priority to ensure each individual feels supported and valued as part of our teams. Joining our family allows you to access the following: 

• Free guestlist to our events and festivals. 

• Regular industry trips to Europe’s finest vineyards. 

• Wholesome team meals before each shift prepared by our incredible chefs. 

• 50% discount across all of The Columbo Group venues including The Jazz Cafe, The Blues Kitchen, Phonox and The Old Queens Head. 

• Best-in-class training and development opportunities—ambitious team members are encouraged to enroll in the prestigious Columbo Academy.

• Team get-togethers including an invitation to our renowned End of Year celebration party at the Jazz Cafe.

You can see us in action here: @theparakeetpub

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