Chef de Partie

Aethos; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing app

Financial wellbeing support

33 days holiday

Learning and development programmes

Guest experience for you and a guest

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work and gym discounts

Job summary

Aethos London Shoreditch is seeking a Chef de Partie to deliver exceptional service and make guests feel at home in our bar and restaurant. You will handle mise en place, station prep, cooking specific portions, and maintain a clean, well-organised kitchen.

The role emphasises creativity in plating, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences in a dynamic luxury setting in London.

Qualifications

• Experience in a lifestyle boutique hotel or destination fine dining establishment.
• Creativity and passion for food and presentation.
• Detail-oriented with a strong guest-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Set up kitchen prior to opening and organise workstations.
• Prepare a specific kitchen station with containers and mise en place.
• Cook designated portions for plated meals.
• Assist with marinating, cutting and precooking ingredients.
• Clean the kitchen before closing service.
• Sanitise work areas with warm water and soap.
• Wrap unused items and store them properly at shift end.
• Plate dishes creatively to maximise guest enjoyment.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Guest service

Job description

We have many exciting opportunities at Aethos London Shoreditch

Aethos London Shoreditch is our bold debut in one of the world’s most creative cities. In the heart of East London, the hotel blends Aethos’ signature style with Shoreditch’s vibrant energy, offering eclectic design, inspiring social spaces, and a strong community spirit.

Join the Aethos family and help shape a new standard in hospitality one that celebrates connection, creativity, and a true sense of place. With properties across Europe and new openings on the horizon, Aethos is a growing community of passionate people.

Aethos London Shoreditch isn’t just a place to work it’s a place to grow, thrive, and make an impact in one of London’s most exciting neighbourhoods.

Please do let us know of any specific needs you may have during your interview.

BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

• Access to Wellable – a physical wellbeing app including company wide challenges.
• Financial wellbeing support, including access to Stream.
• Up to 33 days holiday a year (increasing with length of service).
• Exciting learning and development programmes to help progress your career, including apprenticeships and career mapping.
• An amazing overnight Guest Experience here at Aethos London Shoreditch for you and a guest
• Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work and discounted Gym memberships.
• Annual festive and summer social events, charity fundraising days and committees to join, including paid volunteering days.

THE ROLE

As a Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for wowing our guests with exceptional service and making them feel at home in our Aethos bar and Restaurant.

Your tasks will include but will not be limited to:

• Setting up the kitchen prior to a restaurant’s opening
• Preparing a particular kitchen station by bringing all food containers to that point in the line
• Cooking a specific portion of each plated meal
• Assisting with marinating, cutting and precooking foods
• Cleaning the kitchen before the restaurant closes
• Cleaning and sanitising their area with warm water and soap
• Wrapping unused items and storing them in proper areas at the end of a shift
• Plating food creatively and maximising customer enjoyment

ABOUT YOU

• Ideally you would have previous experience ideally gained in a similar ‘Lifestyle’ boutique hotel or destination fine dining restaurant
• A genuine passion and a creative flair
• An eye for detail and an understanding of what it takes to provide outstanding levels of guest service

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required.