Chef de Partie - 3 Months Cover

Accor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team on a temporary three-month assignment in London. The position offers full-time hours preferred, with part-time considered, and pay of £15.26 per hour plus service charge.

You will run your designated kitchen section, uphold high standards of food preparation and presentation, and collaborate with the wider team to deliver an excellent dining experience daily.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or a strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to progress.
• Passionate about food and delivering high-quality dishes.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, allergens and kitchen safety.
• Organised, reliable and able to work well under pressure.
• A positive attitude and strong team spirit.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends where required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of your designated kitchen section.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to consistently high standards.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Ensure consistency and efficiency during busy service periods.
• Monitor stock levels, minimise waste and maintain effective stock rotation.
• Work closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and wider kitchen team.
• Support junior chefs and contribute to a positive working environment.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Demi Chef de Partie progression

Food hygiene

Allergens

Kitchen safety

Team spirit

Flexible availability

Evenings and weekends

Job description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Job Description

Contract: Temporary, Fixed-Term (3 Months – Until February 2027)
Hours: Full-time preferred, part-time considered
Pay: £15.26 per hour + Service Charge

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and reliable Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team on a temporary basis for three months, until February 2027.

Ideally, we are looking for someone available to work full-time hours; however, we are happy to consider part-time candidates with the right experience and availability.

You will be responsible for running your designated section, maintaining high standards of food preparation and presentation, and working closely with the wider kitchen team to deliver an excellent dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of your designated kitchen section.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to consistently high standards.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Ensure consistency and efficiency during busy service periods.
• Monitor stock levels, minimise waste and maintain effective stock rotation.
• Work closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and wider kitchen team.
• Support junior chefs and contribute to a positive working environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or a strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to progress.
• Passionate about food and delivering high-quality dishes.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, allergens and kitchen safety.
• Organised, reliable and able to work well under pressure.
• A positive attitude and strong team spirit.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends where required.