Chef de Partie

St. James's Hotel & Club - Kitchen; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off from room and F&B outlets for

Job summary

St. James's Hotel & Club in Mayfair, London, seeks a Chef de Partie for the kitchen team. You will deliver high standards of freshly prepared, flavoursome dishes and support senior chefs in daily operations.

The role requires 2 years of experience, Level 2 Culinary education and Level 2 Food Safety qualification, with 40 hours per week on a rota including weekends and holidays. Benefits include staff meals, service charge, travel card, training.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a similar role or Demi Chef de Partie progression.
• Level 2 Culinary education or equivalent.
• Level 2 Food Safety qualification required.
• Proven stability in a kitchen environment.
• Strong organisation, communication and planning skills.
• Knowledge of food allergens and UK regulations.
• Ability to multi-task in a high-volume kitchen.
• Good understanding of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of fresh, flavoursome and well-presented food at all times.
• Support Executive Chef and Head Chef in health, safety and hygiene.
• Work with Senior Sous Chef to refresh menus and dishes.
• Manage and train junior chefs and the kitchen team.
• Carry out kitchen duties ensuring smooth, coordinated teamwork.
• Attend training and team meetings as required.

Skills

Culinary skills

Menu planning

Food safety

Kitchen teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Allergen knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Culinary

Level 2 Food Safety

Job description

Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Mayfair, St. James's Hotel and Club is a timeless sanctuary where British heritage meets contemporary luxury. Since its inception in 1857 as an elite gentleman’s club, it has served as a sophisticated \"home away from home\" for diplomats, authors, and stars of the silver screen.

Stepping through its doors, you leave the bustle of London behind for an atmosphere of refined intimacy. The hotel is renowned for its modern English elevated cuisine by Executive Chef William Drabble, whose menus celebrate the finest seasonal British ingredients with meticulous technique. The collection of suites feels more like private residences than hotel rooms, many featuring rare private terraces overlooking the St. James’s skyline.

What truly defines the \"St. James’s story\" is its blend of history and heart. Whether you are sipping a signature cocktail in the elegant bar or enjoying the celebrated Masterpiece Afternoon Tea, you are participating in a legacy of hospitality that has spanned over 160 years. It remains a hidden gem for those who seek the quintessential London experience: discreet, opulent, and utterly unforgettable.

The hotel has an opportunity available for a Chef de Partie.

Your duties will include

• Driving high food standards of delivering fresh, flavoursome & finely presented food at all times.
• Actively support the Executive Chef, Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in controlling Health & Safety and Food Hygiene.
• Working closely with Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef to create and refresh menu and dishes.
• Managingandtrainingjuniorchefsandkitchenteam.
• To carry out kitchen duties whilst ensuring a smooth, co-ordinated team effort in the kitchen.
• Attend training and team meetings as required.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills

• 2 years experience similar position or Demi Chef de Partie looking for the next level within a hotel environment.
• Level 2 Culinary education (NVQ or equivalent).
• Level 2 food safety qualification.
• Proven stability within a kitchen environment.
• Able to demonstrate excellent organisation, communication and planning skills.
• Able to demonstrate culinary expertise and knowledge of all food allergens.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced high-volume environment.
• Good understanding of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety regulations in the UK.

If you can demonstrate the following skills, that would be an advantage

• Pastry Experience.
• Theabilitytoguideandmotivateateamofchefsandkitchen team.
• Akeeneyefordetailtoensurethequalityandpresentationofdishes.
• Theabilitytoadapttochangingcircumstancesandworkunderpressure.
• First aid at work.

Your hours of work

• Reporting to the Executive Chef and Head Chef, your hours of work will be 40 per week, 5 days over 7 on a rota basis, covering various shifts, from Breakfast to evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Benefits

• 50% off from room and F&B outlets for friends and family
• Continuous training and development for all staff of all levels
• TFL monthly travel card for zone 1 -2 paid after successful completion of probation
• Staff meals provided on shift
• Discretionary service charge
• Laundry service all formal uniform
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

You must have the right to live and work in the UK to be eligible for this role. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates prior to commencing employment.