Chef de Partie - Brooklands

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in London seeks a talented Chef de Partie to deliver high-quality cuisine while leading a brigade under the guidance of experienced Sous Chefs and the Executive Chef. The ideal candidate has experience in a fine dining restaurant or luxury hotel, along with relevant culinary qualifications. Responsibilities include producing food to high standards, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and supervising junior chefs. The venue offers competitive remuneration and benefits in a unique dining setting.

Benefits

Market-leading remuneration

Service charges

Attractive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a fine dining restaurant or luxury 5* hotel is essential.
• Previous culinary qualifications or certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Promote the venue as a recognized culinary destination.
• Produce food for the assigned section at high standards.
• Ensure hygiene and cleanliness of kitchen areas.
• Supervise and guide a team of Demi and Commis Chefs.

Skills

Good British cuisine experience and understanding of culinary trends

Excellent time management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Relevant culinary qualifications or certifications

Job description

The Peninsula London is pleased to announce we are seeking a Chef de Partie to assist the Sous Chefs and Executive Chef in leading a brigade, being responsible for the day-to-day operations and consistently delivering a high-level menu. Brooklands restaurant will offer contemporary European cuisine from Michelin-starred Chef Director, Claude Bosi, widely considered to be one of Britain’s leading culinary lights – as well as top-flight libations and cigars – in a collection of distinctive spaces inspired by the classic eras of British aviation and motorsport.

The venue, designed by London architects Archer Humphryes, comprises a sleek main dining room with a sweeping outdoor terrace with enchanting panoramic views across London’s skyline taking in iconic landmarks like St Pauls and the City, the London Eye, and Battersea as well as over three Royal Parks (Hyde Park, Green Park, and St James’ Park).

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotelin London
• Market-leading remuneration, service charges, and attractive benefits
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key Accountabilities:

• Promote The Peninsula London to becoming a recognized culinary destination by creating memorable guest experiences through artistry and uncompromised passion for excellence.
• Produce all food required for the assigned section at the highest standards.
• Always follow technical worksheets and recipes as assigned to ensure consistency.
• Ensure that the hotel policies and procedures are followed and prevent wastage of surplus stock without undue sacrifice on food quality.
• Is responsible for the hygiene and cleanliness of the assigned kitchen, food production, and food storage areas and always ensures a high standard of food safety.
• Supervising, and guiding a team of Demi and Commis Chefs and allocating work to them according to skill level and then planning training and initiatives for them to grow and improve.

General Requirements:

• Good British cuisine experience and understanding of current culinary trends and classics.
• Experience of a similar role in a fine dining restaurant or luxury 5* hotel.
• Previous relevant culinary qualifications or certifications.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, highly adaptable, naturally positive.
• Good communication skills, flexibility, and capability of working under pressure.

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.