Chef de Partie

Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Greater London is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their team. In this role, you will prepare, cook, and present dishes, manage kitchen staff, and ensure high standards of food hygiene. The ideal candidate will possess strong cooking skills and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining a clean kitchen environment. This position offers competitive salary and numerous benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for growth in the culinary industry.

Benefits

Industry leading training and development opportunities

Hotel discounts including staff rates and dining discounts

Access to financial wellbeing programs

Flexible working opportunities

Minimum of 28 days holiday

Staff meals on duty

Paid breaks

Access to hotel gym facilities

Free staff parking

Qualifications

• Great cooking skills and deep understanding of different ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques.
• Ability to work well under pressure and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Understanding of profit margins for efficient kitchen operation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes within specialty.
• Manage and train demi-chef de parties and commis.
• Help sous chef and head chef develop new dishes and menus.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and follow health and safety regulations.
• Monitor portion and waste control to maintain profit margins.

Job description

Location: Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites London Heathrow

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include:

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Access to Stream – Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Minimum of 28 days holiday
• Staff meals on duty
• Paid breaks
• Starting salary above national minimum wage
• Access to hotel gym facilities
• Free staff parking

A day in the life of…

As a Chef de Partie, your key responsibilities include preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes within your specialty. You are also responsible for managing and training any demi-chef de parties or commis working with you, helping the sous chef and head chef to develop new dishes and menus, and ensuring that you and your team maintain high standards of food hygiene and follow health and safety regulations. Additionally, monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins is a crucial part of your role. By fulfilling these responsibilities, you play a vital role in ensuring the success of the kitchen and all hotel food and beverage operations.

What do we need from you?

• To be successful in this role, you'll need great cooking skills and a deep understanding of different ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques.
• You also need to have a cool head and be able to work well under pressure. Additionally, you must have the ability to delegate tasks appropriately to your team members and have strong organisational skills to manage your section effectively.
• A commitment to maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, including adherence to food safety regulations and proper use of kitchen equipment and cleaning products.
• An understanding of profit margins is essential to ensure that the kitchen runs efficiently and profitably, allowing you to excel in your role and contribute to the success of the kitchen and restaurant.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards.

At Aimbridge we offer a place for you to grow, succeed and belong.

If you’re ready, it’s time to open your door to what’s possible just a few clicks away… Come on in, we’d love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.