Chef de Partie, Breakfast

Maison Estelle; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biannual socials

Staff discounts

Birthday day off

Free meals during shift

Pension

Health cash plan

Life assurance

28 days holiday

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Maison Estelle's Celeste in Notting Hill, London, is seeking a Breakfast Chef de Partie to lead your section during the busiest part of the day, delivering a high-quality breakfast service with precision, pace and consistency. From à la carte dishes to bakery support, you’ll ensure each plate meets our exacting standards while keeping the kitchen organised and service flowing smoothly.

We’re looking for 3-4 years’ experience in a senior commis or CDP role within a luxury kitchen, with a strong

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in a senior commis or CDP role within a high-end or luxury kitchen.
• Strong understanding of breakfast cookery, including egg work, hot items, and basic pastry/bakery support
• Good knowledge of production planning and kitchen hygiene
• Calm, efficient, and able to work confidently in early-morning service with a focus on quality and consistency

Responsibilities

• Lead your section during the busiest part of the day, delivering a high-quality breakfast service with precision, pace, and consistency.
• From à la carte dishes to bakery support, you’ll ensure each plate meets our standards while keeping the kitchen organised and service flowing smoothly.

Skills

Breakfast cookery

Egg work

Kitchen hygiene

Production planning

Calm under pressure

Job description

Who are we?

Celesteis the newest property from the world of Estelle, sister to Maison Estelle in Mayfair and Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire. Ameticulously restoredtownhouse, Celeste is opening invibrant Notting Hill, London. A publicItalian-Americanrestaurantis located on the ground floor, complete with alfresco front terrace, elegant wrap around bar counter and a glazed conservatory in the rear. Set on the first floor, our oak-panelled, Tokyo-influencedmembers’ barevokes Art Deco grandeur, with a sculptural bar stretching beneath soaring windows.Celeste’s second floor offers members an open kitchen-stylepantry,servingJapanesedishes from the traditional robata, alongside delectable sushi and sashimi. Tucked beneath the eaves, onCeleste’s third floor,‘The Apartment’is an ideal spot for a private hosted occasion, with rustic beams, reclaimed wooden floors and the spirit of an artist’s studio.

Here’s a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:

As Breakfast Chef de Partie, you’ll lead your section during the busiest part of the day, delivering a high-quality breakfast service with precision, pace, and consistency. From à la carte dishes to bakery support, you’ll ensure each plate meets our standards while keeping the kitchen organised and service flowing smoothly.

Who we are looking for:

• 3-4 years’ experience in a senior commis or CDP role within a high-end or luxury kitchen
• Strong understanding of breakfast cookery, including egg work, hot items, and basic pastry/bakery support
• Good knowledge of production planning and kitchen hygiene
• Calm, efficient, and able to work confidently in early-morning service with a focus on quality and consistency

What’s in it for you?

The on target earning potential for this role is £40,482 per annum - comprising a base salary of £31,707 plus a qualified estimate of £8,775 in gratuities and service charge.*At Estelle, we prioritize your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience:

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across Ennismore brand.
• Birthday day off
• Goes without saying, but we will feed you during your shift.
• Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.