Chef de Partie

Sircle Collection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus days off

Fitness classes

Retail discounts

Volunteer day

Learning opportunities

Career progression

Team socials

Job summary

Sircle Collection's Sir Devonshire Square property in City of London is hiring a Chef de Partie. You will lead your section, maintain high standards, and contribute to a team that delivers exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced, quality-focused kitchen.

We offer around 40 hours across 5 shifts, with opportunities for extra hours and personal development. The role comes with perks, and the right candidate will bring passion, creativity, and a calm, guest‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar quality-focused and fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and food safety practices.
• Calm and guest-focused approach during the busiest services.
• Team player who supports others.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead your section with confidence and ensure smooth service.
• Prepare and present dishes to the highest standard with creativity and precision.
• Support junior chefs with training and day-to-day guidance.
• Keep the kitchen organised and in line with food safety standards.
• Collaborate with the wider team to deliver seamless service.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Team player

Guest-focused

Calm under pressure

Job description

Salary: £14 per hour + tronc

Location: Sir Devonshire Square, City of London

Working Hours: Around 40 hours per week, typically across 5 shifts between Monday and Sunday. Flexibility for additional hours may be required.

Welcome to Sir Devonshire Square – a bold, beautiful boutique hotel just steps from Liverpool Street Station. We are the UK’s first hotel from Sircle Collection , the Dutch lifestyle brand known for turning up the charm in Europe’s coolest neighbourhoods.

We are now looking for a Chef de Partie who brings passion for food, creativity, and care into every dish.

What You Can Look Forward To

• Extra time for you – Take up to 3 bonus days off every year (your birthday, moving day, and flex day)
• Mind & body perks – Free fitness classes and a supportive environment
• Financial wellbeing – Enhanced sick pay, retail discounts, and great rates on stays across our hotels
• Feel-good moments – Paid volunteer day and regular team socials
• Room to grow – Brilliant learning opportunities and career pathways across the UK and Europe

Your Role as Chef de Partie

• Lead your section with confidence, ensuring smooth service and consistent quality
• Prepare and present dishes to the highest standard, keeping creativity and precision in balance
• Support junior chefs with training, feedback, and day‑to‑day guidance
• Keep the kitchen organised, clean, and in line with food safety standards
• Collaborate with the wider team to make every service feel seamless and efficient

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in a similar role within a quality‑focused and fast‑paced kitchen
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and food safety
• A calm and guest‑focused approach, even during the busiest services
• A team player who supports others
• Flexibility to adapt to different shifts such as evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Not sure if your experience ticks every box? That is okay. If this role excites you and you are eager to learn, we would love to hear from you.

Our Hiring Journey

• Quick 15‑minute call with People & Culture
• Meet our Director of Food & Beverage
• If it feels like the right match, we will send you an offer

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you need adjustments to the process, email us at [e-mail] – we are here to help.

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK, as we are currently unable to sponsor visas.

Sir Hotels

Sir Hotels is a boutique hotel collection founded in Amsterdam in 2013 with Sir Albert. The collection has continued to grow with a second property in Amsterdam and further openings in Berlin, Barcelona and Prague. Sir Hotels caters to those who are looking for authentic stories and distinctive locations. Each hotel has stunning interior design, exceptional restaurants and bars and specialises in providing guests unique experiences on and off property.

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