Chef de Partie - Casual

Lost Property, St Paul's - Curio Collection by Hilton; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

About the hotel

Curio Collection by Hilton is a global set of remarkable upper upscale hotels handpicked for their unique character and personality; each one a part of the fabric of the city it calls home. Lost Property is the seventh Curio Collection hotel opened in London.

Located on Ludgate Hill, just on the corner of St Pauls cathedral, one of the most iconic London landmarks, Lost Property hotel has 145 bedrooms, a restaurant and bar called Found, a coffee house called Tattle, and a gym.

What we offer

• Friendly, people focused team
• Development opportunity across the Dominus hotels portfolio, including several Marriott and Hilton brands
• Staff rate across all Hilton brands and across the Dominus hotel portfolio
• Staff events and recognition schemes
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

About the role

Our Found restaurant has been nominated for the World Culinary Awards in the Best New Restaurant category and shortlisted for the Best F&B Marketing Campaign at HMA, Hotel Marketing Awards. The hotel has also won Boutique Hotel of the Year in London title at the Travel & Hospitality Awards 2024.

Great restaurant memories come from many places. The sights, sounds, scents and importantly the food. Your passion for presentation and dedication to delivering high quality dishes will complete our guests experience. By taking pride in your workspace, keeping your standards high, and giving our menu the benefit of your expertise, you'll create some of our guests' most lasting memories.

The Chef de Partie is an essential member of the Kitchen team who efficiently runs her/his section whilst dedicated to providing exceptional quality and service to our guests. She/he has an outstanding eye for detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. As a Chef de Partie you supervise Junior Chef de Partie, Commis chefs, apprentices and trainees within your section.

A Chef de Partie takes great pride in her/his work while ensuring the highest levels of cleanliness, hygiene and safety at work at all times. You will also ensure the delivery of consistently high-quality food and keep up to date with new products, recipes and preparation techniques.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Ensure that the kitchen/section is fully prepped, stocked and set for service at all times.
2. Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes within the specialty section.
3. Ensure all food is served to the correct standards and specifications.
4. Assisting Head Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes.
5. Monitoring portion and waste control.
6. Complete the daily/weekly cleaning schedules at the required time and to the highest of standards.
7. Being responsive to all training provided & attend all training sessions.
8. Acting as a role model to all new employees by exhibiting a positive and proactive working attitude. Managing and training Commis Chefs.
9. Report any customer complaints or comments immediately to the shift manager.
10. Understand and adhere to the company policy on cleanliness, hygiene and safety at work at all times in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1977.
11. Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices and health and safety.
12. Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards.
13. Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.
14. Be flexible and work as a team player to ensure that operations are always as efficient and profitable as possible.

About you

• A passion for food. Creative, innovative, enthusiastic and motivated, with experience in a similar role.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• High standards of cleanliness and an understanding of health, safety and food safety regulations.
• A proactive and organised approach.
• The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.

If you would like to join a people focused team in a unique hotel, please do get in touch! We look forward to hearing from you!