Chef De Partie

Knightsbridge Hotel; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream app access

Paid breaks

Health cash plan

Discounted cinema tickets

Complimentary meals on shift

Referral bonus scheme

Flexible scheduling

Dry cleaning service for work attire

Enhanced holiday allowance

Job summary

Knightsbridge Hotel, part of Firmdale Hotels, is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a dynamic kitchen brigade at this luxury property. You will contribute to breakfast, lunch and dinner services, mastering techniques and orchestrating workflow to deliver culinary excellence.

Lead and mentor a small team, maintain precision, and collaborate across the kitchen to ensure peak service. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and venue-specific benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar chef de partie role in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Impeccable attention to detail and pursuit of culinary excellence.
• A genuine passion for food with drive to push culinary boundaries.
• Ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Execute kitchen operations with confidence in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain high-quality dishes with precision and creativity.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure smooth service.
• Supervise and mentor a small team within your section.
• Oversee stock levels and assist with ordering within your section.
• Demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills.

Skills

Proven experience

Leadership

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

At Firmdale Hotels, we are renowned for our commitment to excellence in hospitality and gastronomy. With a portfolio of luxury boutique hotels across London and New York, we pride ourselves on offering unparalleled experiences to our guests. Our culinary teams are the driving force behind our success, crafting innovative dishes with precision and flair.

As a Chef de Partie at our Knightsbridge Hotel, you will be an integral part of our dynamic kitchen brigade, contributing to the seamless execution of breakfast, lunch, and dinner services. From mastering intricate techniques to orchestrating the flow of the kitchen, you will play a key role in delivering culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Execute kitchen operations with confidence and precision, thriving in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Exhibit a deep passion for food, infusing creativity and flair into every dish you prepare.
• Collaborate seamlessly with our culinary team, ensuring smooth coordination during service.
• Supervise and mentor a small team, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail, ensuring consistency and quality in all culinary creations.
• Oversee stock levels and assist with ordering within your section, optimising efficiency and minimising waste.
• Demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills, facilitating clear and efficient kitchen operations.

What you Need

• Proven experience in a similar culinary role, demonstrating proficiency in kitchen operations.
• Impeccable attention to detail and a relentless pursuit of culinary excellence.
• A genuine passion for food and a drive to continually push culinary boundaries.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling clear and efficient collaboration within the kitchen team.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of £14 - £16 per hour and benefits to be discussed at venue

• Access to Stream our financial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day, benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching.
• Paid Breaks
• Health cash plan (including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and complementary therapies)
• Discounted cinema tickets, gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants
• Complimentary meals on shift
• Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent
• Flexible scheduling without split shifts
• Dry cleaning service for work attire and discounted personal dry cleaning
• Enhanced holiday allowance based on length of service
• Season ticket loan for convenient commuting
• Ongoing training, professional development, and fully funded English lessons
• Regular social events, team activities, and fitness sessions
• Benefits like cycle to work scheme and annual long service awards
• One allocated paid day per year for volunteering work
• Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks
• And much more!!

About Us

Set on the leafy, tree-lined Beaufort Gardens, Knightsbridge Hotel is part of our Townhouse Collection, a small portfolio of design-led luxury hotels in some of London's most sought-after addresses. With 44 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, each designed with Kit Kemp's characteristic flair for colour, pattern and craft, the hotel combines an intimate atmosphere with a truly exceptional location.

Nestled in the heart of one of London's most prestigious neighbourhoods, moments from Harrods and the boutiques of Sloane Street, the hotel sits at the very centre of London's luxury world. This is a place where attention to detail defines everything, and the people who work here take genuine pride in what they do. We're looking for people who bring that same care and commitment to their work, and who love creating experiences that guests never forget.

You will be joining a team whose Awards and Accolades speak for themselves:

• Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, 2025 & 2026
• One Michelin Key, 2024, 2025
• Best Boutique Hotels in London, The Times, 2026

You can see a full list of our awards and accolades here: https://www.firmdalehotels.com/b/awards-accolades/

Firmdale Hotels was founded in London, in 1985 by husband and wife team, Tim and Kit Kemp. Today, Firmdale has grown to include hotels and private residences across London and New York as well restaurants, bars, spas, an online shop, interior design studio and Laundry facility.

Firmdale Hotels welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process. In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.