Chef de Partie

Firmdale Hotels PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £35,000

Service charge

Health cashplan

Discounted cinema tickets

Free meals on shift

Training & English lessons

Job summary

Firmdale Hotels PLC in London seeks a dedicated Chef de Partie to join the culinary team at Dorset Square Hotel. You will coordinate breakfast, lunch or dinner prep in a fast-paced kitchen, delivering high-quality dining experiences to guests.

You will supervise a small team, monitor stock levels, and assist with ordering to maintain inventory. The role calls for strong organizational and communication skills and a passion for food.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role in a high-pressure kitchen.
• Passion for delivering the highest quality dishes.
• Ability to supervise a small team and guide service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate breakfast, lunch or dinner preparation and service.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized kitchen per health standards.
• Collaborate with kitchen team and communicate effectively.
• Prepare and deliver room service orders to high standards.
• Complete upcoming prep tasks to ensure seamless service.
• Showcase passion for food with meticulous presentation and flavour.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Team supervision

Stock management

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you a culinary enthusiast seeking anopportunity to showcase your talent and thrive in a dynamic environment? Joinour esteemed team at Firmdale Hotels, where we are renowned for our commitmentto excellence in hospitality. We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilledChef de Partie to become an integral part of our culinary team at the vibrantDorset Square Hotel.

As a Chef de Partie, you will play a crucialrole in ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen, contributing to thedelivery of exceptional dining experiences for our guests. Yourresponsibilities will include coordinating the preparation and service ofbreakfast, lunch, or dinner in our fast-paced environment. With a keen eye fordetail and a passion for culinary excellence, you will uphold our highstandards and contribute to the success of our culinary offerings

Responsibilities:

• Execute kitchen operations with confidence andprecision, showcasing your expertise in food preparation.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchenenvironment, adhering to strict Health and Safety regulations.
• Collaborate effectively with our Kitchen Team,demonstrating excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Prepare and deliver room service orderspromptly and to the highest quality standards.
• Proactively complete food prep tasks forupcoming service, ensuring seamless operations.
• Showcase your passion for food through everydish, paying meticulous attention to detail in presentation and flavour.

What You Need:

• Previous experience in a similar role isessential, along with a solid understanding of kitchen operations in ahigh-pressure environment.
• We are looking for individuals who aregenuinely passionate about food and take pride in delivering dishes of thehighest quality.
• As a Chef de Partie, you will have theopportunity to supervise a small team, providing guidance and support toensure seamless service.
• You will be responsible for monitoring stocklevels within your section and assisting with ordering to maintain optimalinventory levels.
• With excellent organizational andcommunication skills, you will thrive in our team-oriented environment,contributing to the overall success of our culinary operations.

WhatWe Offer:

• Competitive annual salary of £35,000, plus service charge.
• Access to Stream ourfinancial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day,benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching.
• Health cashplan(including contributions towards dental, optical, alternativeand complementary therapies)
• Discounted cinema tickets,gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants
• Complimentary meals on shift
• Referral bonus scheme forrecommending top talent
• Flexible scheduling withoutsplit shifts
• Dry cleaning service forwork attire and discounted personal dry cleaning
• Enhanced holiday allowancebased on length of service
• Season ticket loan forconvenient commuting
• Ongoing training,professional development, and fully funded English lessons
• Regular social events, teamactivities, and fitness sessions
• Benefits like cycle to workscheme and annual long service awards
• Exclusive discounts atDesign Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks
• And much more!!

Why join Firmdale Hotels?

Firmdale Hotels is an international, award winninggroup of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York.World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotelsare trailblazers in hospitality and design.

We are delighted to have been recognised by thehospitalityand travel industries for the great work our teams haveachieved. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades:

• Proud winners ofThe Times Best Places to Work for both 2024 and 2025
• The Kings Award for Enterprise 2024 foroutstanding contribution to International Trade
• Manager of the Year – Helle Jensen –Cateys 2024
• Food & Beverage Manager of theYear - Pedro Paulo - Hotel Cateys 2024
• Hotel Chef of the Year Finalist - JamieAtkinson - Hotel Cateys 2024
• Haymarket Hotel & The Soho Hotel –One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence and AA Breakfast Award 2025
• Covent Garden Hotel – One AA Rosette forCulinary Excellence 2025
• Dorset Square Hotel – AA Breakfast Award2025
• Charlotte Street Hotel, The Soho Hotel,Knightsbridge Hotel and Number Sixteen Hotel – One Michelin Key 2024
• Ham Yard Hotel - two AA Rosettes forCulinary Excellence, Ham Yard Bar & Restaurant, 2024 as well as an AABreakfast Award
• Dorset Square Hotel – One AA Rosette forCulinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024
• Warren Street Hotel - Travel &Leisure ‘IT List’ best hotels in the world
• Whitby Hotel, Crosby Street and WarrenStreet - Michelin keys
• Number Sixteen - Best Boutique Hotels inLondon, The Times, 2024.

Join us atFirmdale Hotels, where your passion for hospitality will thrive, and yourcareer aspirations will flourish.

Firmdale Hotelswelcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusiveworkplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitmentprocess.

In line with the Asylum andImmigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility tolive and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required atinterview stage.