Chef De Partie

Melia White House; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Service charge

Hotel staff rates

Refer-a-Friend bonus

28 days holiday

Health plan

Learning platform (eMeliá)

Promotion opportunities

Staff discounts

Complimentary meals on duty

Job summary

Join Meliá White House as a Chef de Partie and lead a busy kitchen section with a focus on quality, consistency, and presentation. You will support the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to deliver exceptional dining experiences while upholding food safety and hygiene standards.

We require at least 2 years in a Chef de Partie role within a 4- or 5-star hotel or high-volume restaurant, plus a professional culinary qualification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role within a 4 or 5-star hotel or high-volume quality restaurant.
• Professional culinary qualification or recognised cooking certification.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, hygiene, and food handling regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead your assigned kitchen section, ensuring food is prepared and presented to the highest quality standards.
• Supervise daily mise en place, portion control, food quality, and consistency in line with recipes and brand standards.
• Monitor food stock, minimise waste, and ensure effective stock rotation (FIFO).
• Maintain excellent hygiene, cleanliness, and HACCP standards throughout your section.
• Support smooth kitchen operations during service while meeting production timelines and guest expectations.
• Prepare daily requisitions and communicate stock requirements to senior chefs.
• Assist in creating seasonal menus, daily specials, and culinary recommendations.
• Train, support, and guide Commis Chefs and junior kitchen team members.

Skills

Chef de Partie

2 years experience

4/5-star hotels

Food safety & HACCP

English proficiency

Education

Professional culinary qualification

Job description

Joining Meliá is to embark on a journey without borders,
where your potential to grow, develop, and inspire has no limits. It's knowing
that the world is yours — with opportunities to build your career across
destinations worldwide — all while being part of one warm, supportive, and
passionate family.

Department: Kitchen / Culinary
Location: Melia White House
Reports to: Head Chef / Sous Chef
Package: Competitive Salary + Service Charge

Meliá Hotels International is one of the world’s leading
hotel companies, with a presence across more than 40 countries and a portfolio
of over 350 hotels worldwide. In the UK, Meliá operates hotels in key
destinations including London, Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle.

Joining Meliá means becoming part of a truly international
hospitality group, with opportunities to grow and develop your career across
the UK and destinations around the world.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive
  salary plus generous service charge
• Global
  career opportunities across more than 350 hotels worldwide
• Exclusive
  hotel rates for you, your friends & family with Meliá Hotels Worldwide
• Refer-a-Friend
  bonus (£500 upon successful completion of probation)
• 28
  days' holiday including bank holidays
• Health
  Cash Plan & discounted dental cover through HSF
• Unlimited
  access to Meliá's global learning platform (eMeliá)
• Career
  development and internal promotion opportunities
• Recognition
  and rewards programmes
• High
  street discounts through Perks at Work
• Complimentary
  meals, beverages and uniform laundry whilst on duty

Mission

As a Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for
managing your designated kitchen section, ensuring the preparation, quality,
and presentation of dishes consistently meet Meliá's culinary standards. You
will support the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs in delivering exceptional dining
experiences while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene,
organisation, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities – Operational Excellence

• Lead
  your assigned kitchen section, ensuring food is prepared and presented to
  the highest quality standards.
• Supervise
  daily mise en place, portion control, food quality, and consistency in
  line with recipes and brand standards.
• Monitor
  food stock, minimise waste, and ensure effective stock rotation (FIFO).
• Maintain
  excellent hygiene, cleanliness, and HACCP standards throughout your
  section.
• Support
  smooth kitchen operations during service while meeting production
  timelines and guest expectations.
• Prepare
  daily requisitions and communicate stock requirements to senior chefs.
• Assist
  in creating seasonal menus, daily specials, and culinary recommendations.
• Train,
  support, and guide Commis Chefs and junior kitchen team members.
• Ensure
  all kitchen equipment is used safely and maintained correctly.
• Work
  collaboratively with all hotel departments to deliver an exceptional guest
  experience.

What we're looking for

• Minimum
  2 years' experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role within
  a 4 or 5-star hotel or high-volume quality restaurant.
• Professional
  culinary qualification or recognised cooking certification.
• Strong
  knowledge of food safety, HACCP, hygiene, and food handling regulations.
• Excellent
  understanding of food preparation techniques, presentation, and quality
  standards.
• Experience
  supervising and supporting junior kitchen team members.
• Ability
  to remain calm and organised in a fast-paced service environment.
• Strong
  communication skills with a collaborative and team-focused approach.
• Passion
  for delivering exceptional guest experiences through outstanding food
  quality.
• Good
  organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency
  in spoken English and eligibility to work in the UK.

Because belonging to the great Meliá family is being VIP

At Meliá, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
From entry-level roles to senior leadership, everyone contributes something
unique. We are all Very Inspiring People, connected by passion, warmth,
and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences — and that includes you.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Meliá Hotels International is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful,
and accessible workplace for all. Our differences make us stronger and help us
build a responsible present and a sustainable future.

Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

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