Banqueting Chef de Partie

Nobu Hotels; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group in the City of Westminster is seeking a Banqueting Chef de Partie to ensure exceptional quality in banqueting services. The ideal candidate has over a year of experience in a luxury setting, strong technical cooking skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. The role includes teamwork, innovation in dish preparation, and maintaining a pristine kitchen environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday including bank holidays

Life Assurance Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts on all food and beverage

Eligibility for tuition or sponsorship

Free meals while on duty

Refer a Friend Scheme

Discounted overnight stays across properties

Qualifications

• At least one year's experience as a Banqueting Chef de Partie.
• Strong technical skills in cooking.
• Organised and able to manage a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist the banqueting team in maintaining kitchen standards.
• Manage the smooth running of the chef's section.
• Ensure all food preparation meets quality and presentation standards.

Skills

Technical cooking skills

Attention to detail

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Creativity in menu development

Job description

Overview

As a Banqueting Chef de Partie, you will play a key role in delivering outstanding dishes for our banqueting and events service. You will ensure your section runs smoothly and to the highest standards, while contributing to the creativity, precision and excellence that define Nobu. Working collaboratively with your team, you will support in maintaining a clean, safe and inspiring kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the banqueting team in creating a highly regarded kitchen that reflects Nobu standards and expectations
• Manage and oversee the smooth running of your section
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen with stock checks, labelling, audits and equipment care, always adhering to health and safety requirements
• Ensure you and junior team members have a full understanding of the menu offering
• Prepare dishes with precision and consistency, ensuring flawless quality and presentation
• Contribute innovative ideas for new dishes or specials that enhance the menu
• Demonstrate a proactive and positive approach to work every day
• Act as an ambassador for Nobu, embodying our values and commitment to excellence and teamwork

Qualifications

• You bring at least one year's experience as a Banqueting Chef de Partie within a luxury hotel or premium restaurant
• Strong technical skills and a passion for delivering outstanding cuisine
• Organised, attentive to detail and able to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen
• Lead by example, inspire those around you, and uphold Nobu's standards of quality, creativity and hospitality

Benefits

• 26 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts on all food and beverage
• Eligibility for tuition or sponsorship
• Free meals while on duty
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Two hotel-wide social events each year including our Employee Awards Night
• Discounted dry cleaning
• Discounted overnight stays across Nobu properties worldwide

Nobu Hotels concept blends modern luxury with minimal Japanese tradition and values Kokoro, Smile, Family & Crafted. We are looking for great people who share our passion, deliver quality results and have the courage to be different and creative within their specialism.