Company: Compass Group
Location: Bristol
Posted: May 12th, 2026
Senior Chef de Partie
BCC Core Venues: City Hall, M Shed, Bristol Museum and Art Gallery and Create
We are looking for a passionate and committed Senior Chef de Partie to join our culinary team across our Bristol Venues. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a varied and fast paced contract, supporting cafs, large scale events and banqueting operations while continuing to develop your career within a supportive food focused environment.
This role requires flexibility, as you will work across all four core venues as required, including evenings and weekends.
Working Hours
40 hours per week
5 days over 7, including evenings and weekends
Key Responsibilities
Support the culinary function across the full BCC Core Venues contract
Work across cafs, events and banqueting operations, including large scale events
Prepare, cook and present food to the required standard
Support food service during busy service periods
Ensure all kitchens and food preparation areas are clean and well maintained at all times
Be fully compliant with all HSE, food safety and commercial policies
Deliver food standards in line with brand and sustainability requirements
Work closely with the wider kitchen team to support daily operations
Act as a positive role model within the kitchen
The Ideal Candidate
Previous experience in a similar kitchen role
Experience of working in busy cafs or large events preferred
A real passion for food and food quality
Good understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance
Organised, reliable and able to work well under pressure
Keen to learn, develop and progress into the next role
Motivated to build a long term career with the company
Flexible and able to work evenings, weekends and across multiple venues
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
About Us
Part of Compass Group UK&I, Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.
Job Reference: com/1304/78264001/52802425/SU #RA Venues
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Reference: com/1304/78264001/52802425/SULocation: Bristol