Chef de Partie

The Imperial London Hotels Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Imperial London Hotels Limited in Bloomsbury, London, seeks a Chef de Partie to manage their section with confidence and craft high-quality dishes. You will lead junior chefs, run shift briefings and ensure service runs smoothly, while maintaining food safety and allergen compliance.

Ideal candidates have busy kitchen experience, Level 2 Food Safety and basic allergen training, strong English (CEFR B2–C2), and proficiency with IT and MS Office; hotel kitchen experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a busy professional kitchen, ideally with supervisory exposure.
• Level 2 Food Safety and basic allergen training.
• Strong English communication skills (CEFR B2–C2).
• Confident using IT systems and MS Office.
• Bonus: hotel kitchen experience, Level 3 Food Safety, 3+ years catering experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes across meat, fish, pastry, desserts, regional dishes and buffet items.
• Lead your section and guide Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters.
• Run shift briefings when senior chefs are absent.
• Prepare food, equipment and materials in advance of service.
• Maintain cleanliness and reset your work area to company standards.
• Control supplies and reduce waste effectively.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences by anticipating needs and responding promptly.
• Ensure food safety, allergen compliance and production of allergen sheets.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

English communication

IT proficiency

Education

Level 2 Food Safety

Allergen training

Level 3 Food Safety (bonus)

Tools

MS Office

Kitchen IT systems

Job description

Role: Chef de Partie at The Imperial Hotel

Location: Bloomsbury, London

About Us

Imperial London Hotels is a family run company with a 187-year legacy, dedicated to putting authentic London experiences within everyone’s reach.

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, and destination rooftop bar, this will be a new beacon, bang in the heart of Bloomsbury, London.

About The Role

We’re searching for a talented and organised Chef de Partie to run their section with confidence. You’ll produce high‑quality dishes, support junior chefs and ensure smooth service throughout.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare, cook and present dishes across meat, fish, pastry, desserts, regional dishes and buffet items.
• Lead your section and guide Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters.
• Run shift briefings when senior chefs are absent.
• Prepare food, equipment and materials in advance of service.
• Maintain cleanliness and reset your work area to company standards.
• Control supplies and reduce waste effectively.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences by anticipating needs and responding promptly.
• Ensure food safety, allergen compliance and production of allergen sheets.

Who You Are

• Proven experience in a busy professional kitchen, ideally with supervisory exposure.
• Level 2 Food Safety and basic allergen training.
• Strong English communication skills (CEFR B2–C2).
• Confident using IT systems and MS Office.
• Bonus: hotel kitchen experience, Level 3 Food Safety, 3+ years catering experience.

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