Chef de Partie

Royal Thames Yacht Club; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious yacht club in London seeks an experienced Chef de Partie to prepare and present high-quality dishes. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating excellent communication skills and a passion for cooking. This role offers a competitive salary, alongside benefits such as complimentary meals and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Complimentary meals

Pension scheme

28 days paid holiday

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-quality kitchen required.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confident and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes according to menu standards.
• Assist junior chefs and collaborate with kitchen leads.
• Maintain high standards of food and hygiene.

Skills

Ability to be effective under pressure

Excellent communication skills

Passion for cooking

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Education

Level II certificate in allergens and H&S

Job description

**Job description:** Chef de Partie. **Working place**. The Royal Thames Yacht Club, based in Knightsbridge, is the oldest continuously operating Yacht Club in the World. It has a growing and active membership across all member categories. The Club is highly respected in the UK and internationally, winning major inter-club sailing events worldwide. The London Clubhouse is known for its excellent dining, functions and renown cellar, activity operating two bars and two restaurants serving seasonal menus selected from best suppliers.. **Hours:** 48 hours per week – 5 out of 7 day mainly Monday to Friday. . Reports To Head Chef. We are looking for a hard-working, dedicated individual with passion for fresh and seasonal food and dining experience. The right person should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and play their part in a friendly and passionate team.. .. Salary £13.50 to £14 based on experience, plus staff bonus at the end of the year. . **Role Responsibility**. . As a chef the partie you will be preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within the club’s menu standard. You will be helping any junior chefs in the kitchen if needed. You will be working closely with the sous chef and head chef including dish and menu input. You will be ensuring that you maintain the higher standard of both food and hygiene in the kitchen.. . **Our successful candidate will have**. - The ability to be effective under pressure, excellent communication skills (using all types of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques) and the willingness to be flexible with duties and hours of work will also be required. - Have experience working in a high-quality kitchen, adhering to Health and Safety and standard operating procedure. - ‘Can do’ attitude. - Be passionate about cooking with a high attention to detail. - Be punctual, reliable, focused and have a positive attitude. - Have a passion for the role and keen to progress and develop within the team. - Eligible to live and work in the UK. - Personal attributes include reliability, honesty, loyalty, excellent organizational skills, an affable disposition, and the ability to demonstrate an open, attentive approach to customer service. - Level II certificate in allergens and H&S are essential. - Able to work on their own and be a team player. - Excellent knowledge and genuine passion for food. - Exceptional customer service standard. - Confident, professional, and welcoming. - Able to operate a manual handling role which does include some physical moving of large deliveries. . . ** Package Description**. Hospitality is all about looking after people and we are committed to our people. We work hard to ensure you can enjoy your job and are well rewarded. As well as excellent training, development and progressions opportunities, other benefits include:. - Competitive salary. - Complimentary meals whilst on duty. - Uniform and uniform laundry. - Pension scheme. - 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays). - Good life-work balance (open mainly Monday to Friday). - Cycle to Work Scheme. - Christmas and New Year closure. - Working in a small and dedicated team with opportunities for career progression

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Intermediate
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: 5 day out of 7
Salary: £13.5 – £14 hourly
Benefits: Plus Tips paid as end of year bonus.

About Royal Thames Yacht Club:

Located in the heart of Knightsbridge, The Royal Thames Yacht Club is one of London’s most renowned private members’ clubs – a discreet sanctuary for those with a passion for sailing.