Chef De Partie

Maybourne Hotel Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel group in Greater London is looking for a driven Chef de Partie to join their culinary team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced kitchen and a dedication to quality service. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in an iconic setting, delivering exceptional dining experiences while managing a team of chefs. The hotel provides numerous benefits including an excellent salary package, career development opportunities, and various health and wellbeing support initiatives.

Benefits

Excellent salary package

Family-friendly policies

Health and wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Staff discounts on hotel stays

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or equivalent in a fast paced kitchen.
• Passion for food and quality products.
• Ability to work under pressure and support a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food in various dining areas.
• Manage and support team of chefs.
• Maintain high standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Dedication to quality

Team player

Experience in fast-paced kitchen

Job description

We are seeking a driven Chef de Partie to join the Claridge’s Culinary team at Claridge’s.

Set in the heart of Mayfair, Claridge’s is an art deco icon and a byword for understated elegance. Since the 1850s, Claridge’s has excelled at the finer things in life: glamorous design, inspiring dining, impeccable service. There are many 5-star hotels in London but nowhere quite like Claridge’s. The hotel is a unique combination of splendour and charm with long-standing connections with royalty that have led to it sometimes being referred to as “annexe to Buckingham Palace”. Claridge’s has a famous all-day dining and Afternoon Tea restaurant the ‘Foyer & Reading Room’, L’Epicerie that offers a culinary theatre of the kitchen, and three bars: Claridge’s Bar, the intimate Fumoir and effortlessly elegant Painter’s Room.

As a Chef de Partie you will be responsible for:

• The preparation and service of food within the Foyer and Reading Room, In Room Dining and our luxury event space, catering for around 1000 people per day, working alongside the Junior Sous Chef and Sous Chef
• Manage and support a team of Commis Chefs and Demi Chef de Parties on the section.
• Ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times.
• Working with and supporting Chef de Parties, Demi Chef de Parties and First Commis Chefs.
• Ensuring that the kitchen areas, equipment and utensils are always kept clean and tidy.
• Appropriate mise-en-place, stock rotation and portion control.

Successful candidates for our Chef de Partie opportunity will:

• Demonstrate genuine dedication to Claridge’s and show a commitment to consistent quality in our product and service.
• Experience as a Chef de Partie or higher in a fast paced kitchen environment
• Hotel experience would be beneficial however not essential
• You will have a passion for food and quality products, be a team player who is an avid learner who wants to be challenged and developed.

This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge and wants to join a fast paced and high performing hotel team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.

Here at Maybourne, we strive to reward our colleagues for the incredible work they do every single day. In return for your hard work and dedication we offer you:

Financial Stability

• Excellent salary package.
• Family Friendly company policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Holiday allowance increase after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Travel Season Ticket Loans.
• Pension Scheme*.

Health and Wellbeing Support

• Subsidised monthly Podiatrist and Masseuse treatments.
• Flu vaccination vouchers*.
• Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses*.
• 24-hour colleague assistance helpline.
• On and off-site Occupational Health Service.
• Death in Service salary contribution.
• Various wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health.
• A complimentary state-of-the-art all-day dining staff restaurant serving a range of nutritious meals.

Recognition and Career Development

• Referral Scheme ‘Introduce a Star’ where you can earn up to £1,500*.
• Instant colleague recognition and award programme with generous prizes.
• Colleague of the month nominations with generous prizes.
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your Birthday.
• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities.
• In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth.
• Long service awards.

Memorable experiences

• Preferential room rates of £50 per overnight stay for yourself or your family across Maybourne.
• Hotel Guest Experience Stay* including an overnight stay and wining and dining at our renowned restaurants and bars.
• 50% Food and Beverage discount* across Maybourne.
• Social events (Annual Awards, Summer Maybourne Picnic, Welcome to Work, Annual Colleague Party, Annual Colleague Children’s Party, etc.)
• Wedding and Baby gifts.
• Retirement functions.

*Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.