Chef de Partie

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nutritious free meals on duty

Holiday allowance 28–36 days

Free uniform and dry-cleaning

Volunteer days

Employee Assistance Programme

Team events and social activities

Food and beverage discounts

Discounted accommodation rates

Job summary

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join our luxury kitchen team at The Egerton House Hotel in Knightsbridge, London. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional dining experiences across breakfast, room service, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner menus, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring high standards of food safety and presentation.

This full‑time role reports to the Executive Chef and offers excellent development and career progression

Qualifications

• Two years of Commis Chef experience required.
• Strong passion for food and presentation with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and allergens is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional dining experiences for guests, ensuring dishes are of the highest quality.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef in planning menus and preparing food.
• Follow recipes and presentation standards consistently and precisely.
• Maintain portion control and minimise waste to uphold profitability and sustainability goals.
• Monitor food stock levels and ensure product quality aligns with hotel standards and occupancy.
• Supervise and support junior chefs and kitchen porters in their daily tasks.
• Mentor team members on Red Carnation culinary standards and creative presentation techniques.

Skills

Commis Chef experience

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

Chef de Partie ***5 star luxury hotel***

What’s in it for you from day one:

• £33,000 OTE per annum, plus other exciting benefits and perks!
• Holiday allowance starting at 28 days and increasing with length of service to 36 days.
• Nutritious free meals on duty.
• Award winning L&D programmes, with over 80 individual courses available, from foundation skills to leadership skills.
• Excellent development opportunities with 80% of our managers being home-grown.
• Two paid volunteering days each year, so we can give back to our communities.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme through our partners at Hospitality Action.
• Monthly tea parties and annual social events, including boat parties and festive events for your little ones.
• Complimentary quality uniform and dry-cleaning services.

What's in it for you later:

• Cycle to work scheme which can save you up to 47% on the bike and equipment.
• Vibrant hotel recognition events and hotel-based incentives, including Employee of the Month and Manager of the Quarter.
• Enhanced maternity pay of 13 weeks, fully paid.
• Enhanced paternity pay of 2 weeks, fully paid.
• £800 baby payment to support you and your baby with the essentials.
• Cross-departmental training available within your property, because we know you're a curious individual.
• 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in selected Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
• Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels in the UK, Ireland, Guernsey, Geneva and South Africa!

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Chef de Partie to join our small but mighty culinary team. It's a chance for someone to make a real impact in delivering unforgettable dining experiences in a luxury setting. This is the perfect role for someone who is self-sufficient and thrives on being an all rounder in kitchen and getting hands‑on with breakfast, room service, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner menus. This full‑time position reports to the Executive Chef, David MacDonald.

Location:

The Egerton House Hotel

Employment type:

Full-time, permanent

Working pattern:

To be discussed at interview.

What you'll be doing:

• Deliver exceptional dining experiences for guests, ensuring dishes are of the highest quality.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef in planning menus and preparing food.
• Follow recipes and presentation standards consistently and precisely.
• Maintain portion control and minimise waste to uphold profitability and sustainability goals.
• Monitor food stock levels and ensure product quality aligns with hotel standards and occupancy.
• Supervise and support junior chefs and kitchen porters in their daily tasks.
• Mentor team members on Red Carnation culinary standards and creative presentation techniques.

What are we looking for:

• Someone with at least two years of Commis Chef experience and is ready for the next step of their culinary journey.
• A genuine passion for food and presentation, with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to excellence in every dish.
• A strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures, with relevant certifications being an advantage.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, ensuring service runs smoothly even during busy periods.
• The ability to lead and mentor junior kitchen staff, supporting the development of a collaborative and motivated kitchen team.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the flexibility to meet the changing needs of the business and team.
• The ability to stay calm under pressure, showing resilience and a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.

About us:

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is proud to be recognised as an industry leader in hospitality and people development. We were named Best Employer at the 2025 Cateys and received the prestigious AA’s Hotel Group of the Year award for 2024. We are especially proud of our dedication to developing our people, having received the Princess Royal Training Award three times (2017, 2020, and 2023) from HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple accolades including Top Employer in the United Kingdom for both 2024 and 2025, a certification of our outstanding employee conditions and commitment to workplace excellence and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys.

The Egerton House Hotel is a luxury five-star town house hotel with 28 bedrooms and suites. The drawing room is where the fabulous range of Afternoon Teas are served, and the intimate bar is world famous for its Martini cocktails. Located in one of London's most prestigious areas on a quiet tree‑lined street in the heart of fashionable Knightsbridge, within walking distance of Harrod’s and the V&A Museum the Egerton House Hotel is known for its Pet Afternoon Tea. For more information about our dining offerings, please visit: https://egertonhousehotel.com/dining-and-drinks

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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