Chef de Partie

Apprenticeship Information

Introduction

A Chef de Partie prepares and cooks complex dishes, oversees a kitchen section, and supervises team members in food preparation, storage, and cooking to support the kitchen’s culinary operations.

Overview

This occupation is found across hospitality sectors including restaurants, hotels, care homes, military, and cruise ships. A Chef de Partie prepares and cooks complex dishes while overseeing a specific kitchen section, such aspastry, fish, or butchery. They supervise team members in receiving, storing, cooking, and finishing food, ensuring high standards of hygiene and food safety. They contribute to menu development, manage food quality and waste, and help deliver excellent customer experiences that drive business success. Chefs de Partie organize small teams or work independently, often working unsociable hours, and report to senior chefs.

Entry requirements

The employer will agree entry requirements for these apprenticeships and these will depend on the role that they are advertising.

Available apprenticeships and progression options

• Chef De Partie
• Line Chef
• Section Chef