Chef De Partie (Banqueting)

Park Plaza; Slough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Staff discount on hotel meals

Life insurance

Wagestream access

Friend referral bonus

Job summary

Park Plaza Riverbank London Hotel is seeking a Banqueting Chef de Partie to lead high-volume banqueting cooking in a prestigious London venue. The role focuses on preparing, producing and presenting meals for large events with careful timing and quality control.

The ideal candidate will have proven professional kitchen experience in mass event production, HACCP compliance, and a track record of supervising junior chefs in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• Proven professional kitchen experience in high-volume catering.
• Experience planning and timing for large events in a banqueting environment.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior culinary staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, produce and present meals for banqueting events in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Oversee kitchen operations during events with mass service requirements.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality food production and plating.
• Supervise junior chefs and kitchen assistants to maintain standards.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Mass event timing

HACCP compliance

Supervise junior chefs

Job description

Banqueting Chef de Partie job vacancy at Park Plaza Riverbank London Hotel

At Park Plaza, authenticity is at the heart of everything we do. Our Chef de Partie prepares, produces, and presents memorable meals for our guests, applying their energy and enthusiasm to every task. We now have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Chef de Partie with a passion for delivering consistent, high-quality food in a fast-paced kitchen.

Our all-in-one conference centre complete with 24 Meeting & Conference rooms offers an outstanding events solution in the heart of London.

Choose from large events for up to 660 guests in our Ballroom, to show-stopping events for up to 150 in our stunning 12th floor River View Lounge

As our Banqueting Chef de Partie, you will receive:

• Salary: £33,622 per annum plus generous Tronc
• Subsidised Travel arrangements after midnight
• Heavily discounted hotel room rates in Europe (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group and family & friends)
• 50% F&B discount at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party)
• Two wellness days per year, meaning all team members start with 30 days of holiday per year – including bank holidays, increasing with years of service!
• Two free meals per day - including days off if you wish to come in!
• Access to 40% of your pay before payday through Wagestream!
• Recommend a Friend scheme - £750
• BenefitHub – Discounted prices at hundreds of online and high street stores, supermarkets, major retailers, attractions, restaurants and cinemas.
• Vitality at work scheme with great gym discounts & more
• Ride to Work Scheme & free local cycling lessons
• Travel season ticket loans (if applicable)
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Rotas published at least two weeks in advance (if applicable)
• Uniforms provided (if applicable) & free dry cleaning
• Annual Staff parties and events
• Company pension plan & award-winning training

We are looking for our Banqueting Chef de Partie, who:

• Has proven professional kitchen experience, expertise in volume food production, mass event timing, plated service, HACCP compliance, and the ability to supervise junior chefs
• Share our values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Enthusiasm, Commitment and Care
• Have previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a high-volume Meetings and Events Kitchen

Renowned for creating memorable moments, Park Plaza caters to both leisure and business travellers with stylish guest rooms and versatile meeting facilities which are perfectly complemented by award-winning restaurants and bars.

Park Plaza. Be part of it.