Chef De Partie

Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherd'S Bush; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with company contributions

50% discount in restaurants and Spa

Team member and Friends & Family rates

IHG Employee rate

Complimentary stay after probation

Private medical insurance

Employee benefits and discounts

Interest-free season ticket loan

Employee Assistance Programme

World-class training and development

Bike to work scheme

Free meals on duty

Recommend a Friend incentive

Social and community initiatives

Job summary

Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherd’s Bush is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead by example in a busy, opening-team kitchen, delivering bold, high-quality dishes in a neighbourhood-inspired setting.

You will mentor Commis and Demi Chefs, maintain high standards, and contribute to menu development, with flexible evenings and weekends as part of the rota.

This role offers excellent benefits and the chance to grow with a pre-opening team as we prepare to open our doors.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy hotel or restaurant kitchen at Demi CDP or CDP level.
• Knowledge of various sections (e.g. larder, sauce, garnish, pastry).
• Passion for cooking, learning and developing others.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Understanding of kitchen operations, food hygiene and safety procedures (COSHH).
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays as part of a rota.
• Ambition to grow and take your career to the next level.

Responsibilities

• Own your section: From mise-en-place to final plating, deliver quality and creativity.
• Lead and support: Mentor Commis and Demi Chefs, maintain clean stations.
• Maintain high standards: Follow recipes and safety standards.
• Manage resources: Monitor stock, place orders, control portions, reduce waste.
• Share ideas: Contribute to menu development and plating presentations.
• Stay proactive: Report faults and keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Lead kitchen team

Commis mentoring

Communication

Organisational skills

Demi CDP/CDP experience

Job description

Bring bold flavours and precision
to every plate.

At Hotel Indigo K West Shepherd’s Bush,
our kitchen tells the story of our neighbourhood: vibrant, bold, and full of
flair. As our Chef de Partie,
you’ll lead by example and deliver food that’s as memorable as the stories we
tell. If you're passionate about quality, teamwork and stepping up to the plate,
this is your chance to shine and be part of the pre-opening team as we get
ready to open our doors!

What’s Our Story?

Our hotel reflects the energy of Shepherd’s Bush through music, design,
and dynamic experiences, and our food offering will be no exception. Our
kitchen team will create dishes that celebrate seasonal produce and
neighbourhood inspiration, with every service crafted with care, creativity,
and attention to detail.

Here’s what you can look forward to as our Chef de
Partie:

Annual
Salary: £31,400

• Pension
  with company contributions
• 50%
  discount in all our restaurants and Spa
  treatments across our properties
• Team
  member and Friends & Family rates
  across our properties
• IHG Employee rate across
  6000 hotels globally
• Complimentary
  stay after passing probation
• Access
  to private medical insurance
• Extensive
  employee benefits and discounts
• Interest-free
  season ticket loan
• Employee
  Assistance Programme – 24/7 online GP,
  mental health & wellbeing support
• World-class
  training, apprenticeships and management development programmes
• Bike
  to work scheme
• Free
  meals on duty
• Recommend
  a Friend’ incentive
• Social
  and community-focused initiatives and events

A Day in Your Neighbourhood

• Own your section: From mise-en-place to final plating, you’ll be responsible for delivering
  quality, consistency, and creativity during each service.
• Lead and support: Guide and mentor Commis and Demi Chefs, ensuring smooth communication, clean
  stations, and high morale.
• Maintain high standards: Follow recipes and presentation specs, while meeting food hygiene and safety
  standards every step of the way.
• Manage your resources: Monitor stock levels, place accurate orders, manage portion control, and reduce
  food waste.
• Share ideas: Contribute to menu development, daily specials, and plating presentations, your
  voice matters here.
• Stay proactive: Report faults, maintain cleanliness, and collaborate with the kitchen and
  service teams to keep operations running seamlessly.

What’s Your Story?

You’re confident on the stove and calm under pressure, someone who leads
with skill and supports with heart. You’ll thrive in this Chef de Partie role
if you have:

• Experience in a busy hotel or restaurant kitchen at
  Demi CDP or CDP level
• Knowledge of various sections (e.g. larder, sauce,
  garnish, pastry)
• Passion for cooking, learning, and developing others
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Understanding of kitchen operations, food hygiene
  and safety procedures (including COSHH)
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank
  holidays as part of a rota
• Ambition to grow and take your career to the next
  level

This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to be part of a kitchen where your
creativity and commitment are celebrated. Join us as a Chef
de Partie at Hotel Indigo K West
Shepherd’s Bush, and bring our neighbourhood story to life, one
dish at a time.