Chef de Partie

The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel as a Chef de Partie and be part of a distinguished culinary team. This full-time role is an opportunity to showcase your skills in a luxury setting, where you'll deliver exceptional dining experiences and collaborate closely with the Head Chef. Immerse yourself in a supportive environment that values excellence and offers opportunities for career development in a celebrated hotel.

Benefits

20 days holiday allowance increasing with service

Excellent monthly service charge

Professional learning and development opportunities

Bonus scheme for referrals

Discounts at Red Carnation Hotels

Paid volunteering days

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chef de Partie or similar in a high-quality setting.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene.
• Passion for food presentation and quality.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional dining experiences and ensure dish quality.
• Work closely with Head Chef on menu planning.
• Supervise and mentor junior chefs.

Skills

Food Safety

Time Management

Mentoring

Attention to Detail

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and skilledChef de
Partieto join our culinary team in our beautiful hotel in Mayfair. This full-time position reports to
theExecutive Chef, offering the chance to make a
real impact in delivering unforgettable dining experiences in a luxury
setting.

Location: The Chesterfield Mayfair, London

Employment type: Full-time

Working pattern:Shift work / 5 days per week with 2 days off / rotas are done on a weekly basis.

Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned hotelier business with 18 stunning properties all over the world.

We are proud to be AA's Hotel Group of the Year (2024)! We have won numerous awards such as Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. We are proud in our commitment to developing our own and were honoured to have won for the third time a Princess Royal Training Award (2017, 2020, 2023) by HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds and proud to be the first privately owned company retaining its Platinum Investors in People accolade globally. To further enhance our standing we have won Top Employer (2024) for the United Kingdom which certified our excellent in employee conditions.

The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel part of Red Carnation Hotels is a four star boutique hotel based in the heart of exclusive Mayfair. Some of its features include 107 bedrooms as well as 7 different events spaces, a Butler’s Restaurant, a Terrace Bar and a Conservatory where we offer our guests a welcoming, friendly atmosphere and exquisite food and drink.

Key Responsibilities as a Chef de Partie:

• Deliver exceptional dining
  experiences for guests, ensuring dishes are of the highest quality.
• Work closely with the Head Chef
  in planning menus and preparing food.
• Follow recipes and presentation
  standards consistently and precisely.
• Maintain portion control and
  minimise waste to uphold profitability and sustainability goals.
• Monitor food stock levels and
  ensure product quality aligns with hotel standards and occupancy.
• Supervise and support junior
  chefs and kitchen porters in their daily tasks.
• Mentor team members on Red
  Carnation culinary standards and creative presentation techniques.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience working as a
  Chef de Partie or in a similar role within a high-quality or luxury hospitality
  setting.
• A genuine passion for food and
  presentation, with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to excellence in
  every dish.
• A strong understanding of food
  safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures, with relevant certifications being an
  advantage.
• Excellent organisational and time
  management skills, ensuring service runs smoothly even during busy periods.
• The ability to lead and mentor
  junior kitchen staff, supporting the development of a collaborative and
  motivated kitchen team.
• A proactive and adaptable
  approach, with the flexibility to meet the changing needs of the business and
  team.
• The ability to stay calm under
  pressure, showing resilience and a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Holiday
  allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to
  27 days + 8 bank holidays
• Excellent
  service charge added to your salary every month.
• Professional,
  award winning learning and development opportunities from day one.
• Fantastic
  recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600.
• Enhanced
  paid maternity leave & paternity leave.
• 50%
  off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B
  outlets.
• Discounted
  accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide.
• Two
  paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community.
• Access
  to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our
  employees.
• Vibrant
  hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee
  of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
• Social
  and team building events per hotel.
• Global
  Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible
  teams.
• Complimentary
  uniform and dry-cleaning services.

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities
Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive
environment for all employees.

We electronically scan and store a copy of your
passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of
the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK