Chef de Partie

Maybourne Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff restaurant access

Additional annual leave

Massage and podiatry

Wellbeing initiatives

Helpline

Occupational Health

Death in Service

Eye care vouchers

Flu vaccination vouchers

Cycle to Work

Birthday leave

Training and development

Monthly colleague awards

Internal progression

Referral bonus

Long service celebrations

Season ticket travel loans

Pension scheme

Smart Tech Benefit

Colleague rates

Guest Experience Stay

50% off food & beverage

Job summary

Maybourne Group is seeking a talented Chef de Partie for the Hélène Darroze kitchen at The Connaught, a 5-Star Deluxe hotel in London. You will work with the Sous and Junior Sous, delivering exceptional dishes with the finest ingredients in a fine dining environment.

You will train Demi and Commis chefs, maintain high standards, and contribute to the team’s reputation in luxury hospitality. Michelin experience is highly desirable, and you should bring elegance, calm, and a passion for excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience at a similar level within a quality dining environment, preferably Michelin-starred.
• Strong teamwork and communication in a high-profile kitchen.
• Passion for sourcing finest ingredients and delivering quality dishes.

Responsibilities

• Support in training and development of the Demi and Commis chefs in the brigade.
• Deliver outstanding quality and service within a high-profile kitchen.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Luxury hospitality

Michelin experience desirable

Calm demeanor

Job description

We are looking for a talented and passionate Chef de Partie to join the Hélène Darroze kitchen team at the award-winning 5-Star Deluxe Connaught Hotel.

To arrive at The Connaught is to belong. Discover a hotel of warm hospitality and effortless style, a beacon of Mayfair Village for over two-hundred years; home to a community united by the allure of the exceptional. Here, heritage and heart unite, discretion is our promise, and the pleasure to please is a way of life.

The Role:

As Chef de partie, you will work closely with the Sous and Junior sous chefs and hold a key role in day to day operation of the fine dining kitchen. A talented chef, you will be passionate about working with the finest, freshest ingredients and in delivering quality dishes and products. You will take an organised approach to your role and prioritise effectively to ensure the smooth running of your section, sharing your knowledge and supporting in the training and development of the Demi and Commis chefs in the brigade.

Responsibilities:

You will be an exceptional team player with excellent communication skills and have a key focus on detail to deliver outstanding quality and service within a high profile kitchen. With this in mind, you will have experience at a similar level within a quality dining environment and experience within a Michelin starred restaurant would be highly desirable for this role.

Who You Are:

• Someone who naturally embodies elegance, warmth, and quiet confidence.
• Previous experience in luxury hospitality.
• A calm, composed presence with an eye for thoughtful detail.
• A team player who believes service is an art and people are at the heart.

A Rewarding Career with Maybourne

At Maybourne, we are proud to offer a thoughtfully curated selection of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, nurture your development, and celebrate your milestones - both personal and professional.

Health & Wellbeing

• Complimentary access to our all-day dining staff restaurant, offering nourishing and seasonal dishes.
• Option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave per year.
• Monthly access to subsidised massage and podiatry treatments.
• A programme of wellbeing initiatives, from mental health support to physical activity.
• 24-hour confidential assistance helpline.
• On- and off-site Occupational Health support.
• Life assurance through our Death in Service scheme.
• Eye care support, including vouchers and contributions towards glasses*
• Flu vaccination vouchers*
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Recognition & Growth

• An extra paid day’s leave to celebrate your birthday.
• Instant recognition and award programme, celebrating extraordinary contributions.
• Dedicated in-house training and development to support your personal and professional growth.
• Monthly colleague awards with generous prizes.
• Opportunities for internal progression and cross-property moves.
• ‘Introduce a Star’ referral scheme – with rewards of up to £1,500*
• Long service celebrations to honour your continued dedication.

Financial Care

• A highly competitive salary package
• Increased holiday entitlement after 3 and 5 years of service
• Family-first policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Season ticket travel loans
• A generous pension scheme*
• Smart Tech Benefit – Opportunity to buy electrical goods with monthly repayments to help you spread out the cost.

Moments to Remember

• Exceptional colleague rates of £50 per night across Maybourne properties for you and your family
• A hosted ‘Guest Experience Stay’ — immerse yourself in the full Maybourne experience*
• 50% off food and beverage across our restaurants and bars*
• Invitations to a year-round calendar of cherished colleague events – from the Maybourne Picnic to our festive celebrations.
• Thoughtful gifts to mark weddings, new arrivals, and retirements

*Selected benefits are subject to terms and conditions.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

This is a full-time role requiring 48 hours per week.