Chef de Partie

Position: Chef de Partie

What will I get?

• Base Salary: £30,000 per annum, based on a 40-hour work week, plus service charge.
• Service Charge: Estimated between £8,500 and £10,000 gross per annum, based on business performance and service levels. The current average over the past 12 months is approximately £9,000 per year.
• Increased holiday allowance with length of service
• Complimentary meal while on duty
• HSF Health Plan*
• Dental cost reimbursement
• Optical cost reimbursement
• Complimentary coverage for your partner and children
• High street and grocery shopping discounts, as well as discounted cinema tickets and more.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Access to a 24/7 GP advice line and counselling services, including support for dependents.
• Employee referral program for line employees.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Contributory pension scheme*

What will I be doing as Chef de Partie?

As a Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for the smooth running of your section, demonstrating confidence in kitchen operations, and having experience in food preparation, even outside normal operating hours. As a part of our pre-opening kitchen team, you are expected to showcase excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and communication abilities.

Your primary duty will be to maintain order, cleanliness, and compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen throughout your shift. You will be tasked with preparing any orders for the Restaurant, Bar, or Room Service that come through the kitchen during your shift, while also ensuring the completion of food preparation required for the following breakfast shift. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner dishes for our guests, as directed
• Ensure that orders for in-room dining are delivered efficiently from the kitchen to waiting staff
• Ensure that all menu items are properly prepared using correct recipes, methods of preparation, and presentation
• Ensure that the correct portion control and amount of Mise en place are prepared and set up for service in the kitchen
• Ensure that all purchased and prepared foods are labelled, dated, rotated, and kept in legal and hygienic conditions
• Monitor all food and kitchen supplies deliveries, i.e., taking note of quality, amounts, prices, missing items, short orders, etc
• Ensure that all food preparation areas are maintained in a clean state and in good working order.

What are we looking for?

• Prior expérience as Sous-chef or Chef de Partie in a luxure hôtel
• Have a Level 2 Food Safety and Culinary qualification or equivalent
• Good command of both written and spoken English
• Work well in a small team, taking ownership of their section
• Willingness to have a flexible working pattern to fit in with the needs of the business Restaurant pre-opening experience appreciated
• Have the ability to prioritise different tasks and requests
• Be passionate to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of menu creation and menu engineering appreciated.

Who are we?

We are a 5-star luxury lifestyle boutique hotel located in the heart of Chelsea. Set in a 19th century building next to Sloane Square station and featuring a rooftop restaurant, an intimate cocktail bar, and thirty exceptionally designed bedrooms, the property has been elegantly restored to create unique experiences.

Within one of London's most stylish interiors, the hotel combines the quintessentially British style of the Cadogan Estate with a unique French touch. Designed as an exceptional and inspiring destination, it highlights the distinguished and historic pedigree of the Sloane Square Conservation Area in a private and intimate setting.

Independently run, the hotel employs passionate, focused individuals with a determination to succeed. To assist us in hosting our wonderful clients, we are on the search for the ambassadors of this truly unique property. They will be given the opportunity to make their own mark while delivering an exceptional service of unparalleled quality.

• Upon successful completion of the probation period

• The service charge range fluctuates based on our forecasted business levels and may vary from month to month.