Chef de Partie

Imperial London Hotels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Training Academy programmes

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Uniform dry-cleaning

Season Ticket Loan

Workplace Pension

Hotel discount for staff

50% discount across ILH F&B outlets

Discounted drinks at Blooms Café

Health Cash Plan

Bloomsbury local discounts

Early Pay access

Shopping discounts

Nursery care salary sacrifice

Cycle to work scheme

Technology discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Imperial London Hotels is seeking a talented Chef de Partie to run a section in The Imperial Hotel’s kitchen. You will prepare, cook and present a range of dishes, lead junior staff, and run shift briefings when needed to ensure smooth service.

Ideal applicants will have proven kitchen experience, Level 2 Food Safety, strong English skills, and comfort with IT systems. Hotel kitchen experience and advanced food safety qualifications are a bonus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a busy professional kitchen, ideally with supervisory exposure.
• Level 2 Food Safety and basic allergen training.
• Strong English communication skills (CEFR B2–C2).
• Confident using IT systems and MS Office.
• Bonus: Level 3 Food Safety and 3+ years catering experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes across meat, fish, pastry, desserts, regional dishes and buffet items.
• Lead your section and guide Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters.
• Run shift briefings when senior chefs are absent.
• Prepare food, equipment and materials in advance of service.
• Maintain cleanliness and reset your work area to company standards.
• Control supplies and reduce waste effectively.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences by anticipating needs and responding promptly.
• Ensure food safety, allergen compliance and production of allergen sheets.

Skills

Busy kitchen experience

Supervisory exposure

English (B2–C2)

IT skills

Hotel kitchen experience

Job description

Role:

Chef de Partie at The Imperial Hotel

About Us

Imperial London Hotels is a family run company with a 187-year legacy, dedicated to putting authentic London experiences within everyone’s reach.

This summer, we opened the doors to our fully re-imagined hotel, The Imperial – a new lifestyle offering within our portfolio. With 357 bedrooms, multiple dining venues, a workout studio, and destination rooftop bar, this will be a new beacon, bang in the heart of Bloomsbury, London.

About The Role

We’re searching for a talented and organised Chef de Partie to run their section with confidence. You’ll produce high‑quality dishes, support junior chefs and ensure smooth service throughout.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare, cook and present dishes across meat, fish, pastry, desserts, regional dishes and buffet items.
• Lead your section and guide Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters.
• Run shift briefings when senior chefs are absent.
• Prepare food, equipment and materials in advance of service.
• Maintain cleanliness and reset your work area to company standards.
• Control supplies and reduce waste effectively.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences by anticipating needs and responding promptly.
• Ensure food safety, allergen compliance and production of allergen sheets.

Who You Are

• Proven experience in a busy professional kitchen, ideally with supervisory exposure.
• Level 2 Food Safety and basic allergen training.
• Strong English communication skills (CEFR B2–C2).
• Confident using IT systems and MS Office.
• Bonus: hotel kitchen experience, Level 3 Food Safety, 3+ years catering experience.

What’s In It For You

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays)
• Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Complimentary uniform dry‑cleaning, plus discounted personal dry‑cleaning
• Interest‑free Season Ticket Loan
• Workplace Pension
• Team Member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount
• 50% discount across ILH F&B outlets
• Discounted drinks at Blooms Café
• Employee‑funded Health Cash Plan
• Local Bloomsbury discounts
• Early Pay access
• Shopping discounts with selected retailers
• Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology
• Access to mental health first‑aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme