Chef de Partie

Imperial London Hotels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

ILH Training Academy

Staff discounts

Pension

Health plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Imperial in Bloomsbury, London, is seeking a Chef de Partie to run a kitchen section for Arcus at our new opening hotel. You will deliver high-quality dishes, support junior chefs and maintain standards throughout service.

Ideal candidates are experienced in professional kitchens, confident leading a section in a fast-paced service, with strong communication and a team-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Experienced in a professional kitchen environment.
• Confident running a section and working in a fast-paced service.
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to specification across your section.
• Lead and support Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters during service.
• Ensure food hygiene, allergen controls and safety standards are followed at all times.
• Control waste, portioning and stock within your section.
• Assist with menu preparation, daily mise en place and service delivery.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Section leadership

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Role: Chef de Partie – Arcus at The Imperial (New Opening Hotel)

Location: Bloomsbury, London

40 hours a week (5 Days out of 7 Days weekly rota)

About Us

This summer, we open the doors to our fully re-imagined hotel, The Imperial – a new lifestyle offering within our portfolio. With 357 bedrooms, multiple dining venues, a workout studio. Arcus is the new destination rooftop bar - this will be a new beacon, bang in the heart of Bloomsbury, London.

About The Role

We are looking for a skilled and dependable Chef de Partie to run a kitchen section with confidence and consistency. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality dishes, supporting junior chefs and maintaining excellent standards throughout service.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to specification across your section.
• Lead and support Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters during service.
• Ensure food hygiene, allergen controls and safety standards are followed at all times.
• Control waste, portioning and stock within your section.
• Assist with menu preparation, daily mise en place and service delivery.

Who You Are

• Experienced in a professional kitchen environment.
• Confident running a section and working in a fast-paced service.
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach.

What’s In It For You

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays)
• Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Complimentary uniform dry-cleaning, plus discounted personal dry-cleaning
• Interest‑free Season Ticket Loan
• Workplace Pension
• Team Member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount
• 50% discount across ILH F&B outlets
• Discounted drinks at Blooms Café
• Employee‑funded Health Cash Plan
• Local Bloomsbury discounts
• Early Pay access
• Shopping discounts with selected retailers
• Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology
• Access to mental health first‑aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme

Ready to Own Your Section?

If you take pride in great food and enjoy mentoring others, we’d love to hear from you!