Senior Chef de Partie

Crimson Hotels Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group in London is looking for a Senior Chef de Partie to enhance their culinary team. You will lead section operations while inspiring junior chefs and maintaining high food standards. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in fine dining and a passion for exceptional cuisine. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan

Go Hilton discount program

Life Assurance Scheme

Pension Scheme

Complimentary meals on duty

Internal career progression opportunities

Dry cleaning and uniform laundering

Professional training and development

Paid birthday day off

Employee recognition programmes

Refer a Friend incentive

Discounts in F&B Outlets

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-quality kitchen.
• Excellent culinary knowledge with a keen eye for detail and presentation.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Collaborative mindset and the ability to motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for your section, ensuring food quality, consistency, and service excellence.
• Support the Sous Chef in supervising junior kitchen team members.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and waste management.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented in line with health & safety regulations.
• Participate in menu development and suggest new dishes or improvements.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership qualities

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton

Here at 100 Queen’s Gate Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, we know our colleagues are key to our success. That’s why we’re passionate about offering limitless opportunities for career progression and personal growth. Not only that, we also offer a supportive and empowering work environment too.

We’re looking for a friendly and passionate Senior Chef de Partie to join our team.

The Role

As a Senior Chef de Partie, you will be a key part of our culinary team, working under the guidance of the Sous Chef and Head Chef to maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation, and hygiene across your section. You’ll also help lead and inspire junior chefs, ensuring smooth and efficient kitchen operations in line with our luxury hospitality standards.

Your main duties include:

• Taking full responsibility for your section, ensuring food quality, consistency, and service excellence.
• Supporting the Sous Chef in supervising junior kitchen team members and contributing to their ongoing training and development.
• Assisting with stock control, ordering, and waste management to help achieve food cost targets.
• Ensuring all food is prepared and presented in line with health & safety and hygiene regulations.
• Actively participating in menu development and suggesting new dishes or improvements.
• Contributing to a positive team culture and maintaining a clean and organised work environment.

About you

We are looking for a passionate and motivated chef with strong culinary skills and leadership qualities. You will have experience in a similar role within a hotel or fine dining environment, with a genuine enthusiasm for high-quality cuisine and a desire to progress within the kitchen brigade.

You will also have:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-quality kitchen
• Excellent culinary knowledge with a keen eye for detail and presentation
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and health & safety regulations
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to motivate others
• A flexible and proactive approach with a desire to learn and grow

100 Queen's Gate Hotel London

100 Queen’s Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton is a beautifully restored Victorian townhouse hotel nestled in Kensington and Chelsea, just a short stroll from Hyde Park, the Natural History Museum, and the Royal Albert Hall. With 228 unique rooms and suites, including 11 individually themed suites and the exclusive Queen’s Gate Suite, each stay offers distinct charm.

Guests can enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea in Botanica, with its sophisticated atrium setting, or unwind with a late-night drink in our cocktail bar, ESQ.

Why join the 100 Queen's Gate Team?

As part of our team, you’ll have access to a range and benefits, including:

• Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Go Hilton - Discount program for you, your friends & family to stay in over 7,200 Hilton portfolio of hotels around the world starting from £40 a night
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Opportunities for internal career progression
• Dry cleaning and uniform laundering on duty
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Paid birthday day off
• Employee recognition programmes to celebrate your achievements
• Refer a Friend incentive
• Discounts in our F&B Outlets

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

Crimson Hotels is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.