Casual Chef de Partie

45 Park Lane; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in London is seeking a Casual Chef de Partie to create exquisite dishes for their award-winning restaurant. This role emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and culinary excellence, offering opportunities for career advancement and a vibrant working environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for cooking and a commitment to quality and safety standards.

Benefits

Complimentary stays at Dorchester Collection Hotels

50% off food and beverages

Private Pension scheme with employer contribution

Seasonal ticket loan

Well-being support

Referral bonus of £1000

Access to apprenticeships and training

Qualifications

• Ability to cook a range of dishes using various techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and commitment to hygiene standards.
• Able to complete cooking tasks within the given timeframe during service.
• Ability to work with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.
• Ability to follow recipes and portion control consistently.
• Able to communicate clearly with kitchen team.
• Able to stand for long hours and work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Able to switch between tasks and adapt to kitchen demands.
• Competence in using kitchen knives safely.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating delectable dishes for all meal service.
• Supervising cooking personnel in your section and menu planning.

Skills

Basic Culinary Knowledge

Food Safety

Time Management

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Communication

Physical Endurance

Adaptability

Knife Skills

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Join us
as a Casual Chef de Partie at 45 Park Lane, recognised as one of ‘The Sunday
Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024 & 2025. Number 1 in the UK ‘World’s Best
Steak Restaurant’ and number 10 in the world. We continually strive to build
and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our
values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We
believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our
success.

We care
about your career and are proud to have the absolute best people in the
industry. When you
join us as a Casual Chef de Partie at 45 Park Lane, you will have a unique opportunity
to excel in your field.

You will learn from your fellow Legends and our
award-winning learning academy to achieve the highest standards in craft,
service, and leadership.

What you’ll do

As a Casual Chef
de Partie, you'll enjoy your work and take pride in delighting our guests:

• You will be responsible for creating in delectable
  dishes for our Wolfgang Puck restaurant, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You
  will be entrusted with supervising the cooking personnel in your section, while
  also having the opportunity to participate in menu planning as well as being
  responsible for maintaining budgeted food and recipe costs. All to ensure our
  guests receive nothing but the best experience. .
• Sometimes our guests have special requests
  involving dietary requirements, off-menu requests and even special occasions.
  Most of these requests are fulfilled by our Chef de Partie.

The items
shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Casual Chef de Partie, but we’ll make
sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

• The
  operational hours of work are shift-based and we would require flexibility

What you’ll bring

Our values of, Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As a Chef De Partie you'll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Basic Culinary Knowledge : Ability to cook a range of dishes using various techniques (e.g.,
  grilling, roasting, frying).
• Food Safety:
  Knowledge of food safety regulations (HACCP) and commitment to maintaining
  hygiene standards.
• Time Management: Able to complete cooking tasks within the given timeframe during
  service.
• Teamwork:
  Ability to work with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to follow recipes and portion control consistently.
• Communication:
  Able to communicate clearly with the head chef and kitchen team (verbally or
  written, whichever is preferred).
• Physical Endurance: Able to stand for long hours and work in a fast-paced kitchen
  environment.
• Adaptability:
  Able to switch between tasks quickly and adapt to kitchen demands during busy
  periods.
• Knife Skills:
  Competence in using kitchen knives for chopping, slicing, and preparing
  ingredients safely.

Preferred Skills

• Flexibility with Work Hours: Willing
  to work on shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Experience with Dietary Restrictions: Familiarity
  with preparing dishes that cater to various dietary needs (e.g., gluten-free,
  vegan).

What you’ll get

• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with
  breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts: Get 50% off food and beverages
  at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection: Enjoy
  Friends & Family stay discounts out hotels, Benefit from discounts at
  various high street and online shops
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Aviva
  Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from
  Seasonal ticket loan, Rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and Eye
  care vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career by
  accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5.
  We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
• Social
  Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter
  ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you
  recommend a friend.
• Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice
  because we care about our employees.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need
us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as
adjustments to how you apply,
alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process
itself), please do call People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email [emailprotected] so that we can discuss how we
can support you through this process.