Chef de Partie

Join our kitchen team - Bringing Bold Flavours To Life & Leading The Way In The Kitchen!

About Arcade:

We’re gearing up for something big. Arcade is opening a brand-new venue in the heart of Covent Garden — and we’re looking for an exceptional Chef de Partie to be part of our opening team.

Arcade is one of UK’s most ambitious and exciting hospitality projects! A dynamic playground where world-class chefs, bold culinary ideas, and vibrant guest experiences come together under one roof. As a brand incubator, we launch, operate, and scale original concepts that celebrate global cuisines and exceptional drink culture.

About The Role:

We're looking for a talented Chef de Partie to support the kitchen team of one of London’s newest, stunning and most exciting venues — Arcade Covent Garden! This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Chef from a high-volume, multi-cuisine background looking to take the next step in their career.

The ideal candidate has a passion for bold flavours, thrives in a high-energy environment, and is eager to develop their career within a fast-expanding restaurant group.

As a Chef de Partie at Arcade Covent Garden, you will have the opportunity to be cross-trained across our different kitchens and brands, from ramen at Supa Ya and Middle Eastern dishes at Shatta & Toum to Manna’s iconic burgers (and more!), developing into a highly versatile Chef de Partie. The successful candidate will:

• Prepare and execute dishes to the highest standard, ensuring consistency and quality
• Use top-quality ingredients to create dishes from our diverse and innovative menus
• Have the opportunity to support and learn from senior chefs while mentoring junior team members
• Manage your section efficiently during busy service periods
• Adhere to all food hygiene and health & safety regulations
• Take advantage of ongoing training and career development opportunities

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Bring 2+ years of experience as a Chef in a high-volume, multi-cuisine environment
• Have a natural passion for food and a strong understanding of diverse global cuisines
• Bring a positive can do attitude and can work collaboratively across multiple teams
• Have excellent communication skills and a strong desire to learn and develop
• Bring an ability to work under pressure while maintaining high attention to detail
• Are ready to bring your energy, creativity, and expertise to Arcade!

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Working at Arcade:

Our teams are the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.

At Arcade, we’re more than just a restaurant group... We’re a collective of bold, diverse food and drink brands driven by creativity, collaboration, and a passion for hospitality. We believe in growing together, empowering our people, and creating opportunities to thrive across all areas of the business. Whether onsite, behind the scenes or head office, working at Arcade means being part of something exciting, fast-moving, and truly unique in the hospitality industry.

Benefits of being part of the team:

• Refer a friend bonus
• Internal wage advance facility to instantly access the wages you’ve earned
• A restaurant recognition budget for Birthday goodies and career milestones
• 50% off food in our restaurants for you and your loved ones
• 50% off food in JKS restaurants within Arcade for you and your loved ones
• Access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice and more through
• Hospitality Action 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year
• Summer and Christmas team parties where we all down tools and have some fun!