Chef de Partie - Events

The Peninsula London; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

The Peninsula London is delighted to announce that we are seeking a Chef de Partie for our Events kitchen. This role is responsible for assisting the Sous Chef in all aspects of the day-to-day operation and for ensuring that hotel standards are followed and maintained continually.

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

Key Accountabilities

• Assisting the Sous Chef with all aspects of the day-to-day operation of this busy kitchen.
• To lead a team to deliver quality food with the best ingredients, following the menu guidelines but also able to be flexible with guest requests.
• Supervising, training, and guiding the team, often coaching and mentoring Apprentice chefs too.
• Required to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance, including health and safety / HACCP compliance, of all kitchen equipment, ensuring that produce mise en place is done for services and products are of high quality.

General requirements

• Extensive knowledge of food and ingredients with a high level of creativity.
• Experience of 3 years within a high volume hotel or events kitchen is essential and preferred if you have managed a team.
• Some level of culinary certifications/qualifications.
• Friendly and positive with a flexible approach and confidence to guide a team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• This position requires the fulfilment of night shift duties based on the operational needs of the business. The ability and willingness to work during these hours is a necessary condition of employment.

At the Peninsula London, we look after:

Your financial wellbeing:

• Excellent salary package.
• Generous service charge distributed equitably to all colleagues.
• Life Insurance.
• Enhanced company contribution on pension plan.

Your medical care:

• Medical cash plans including optical and dental coverage.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave plan.

Your daily health routine:

• State of the art heart of house facilities including a gym, fitness classes, relaxation room, contemplation room and nursing mothers' room.
• Colleague restaurant with healthy and balanced 24/7 food offerings.
• On-site occupational health and safety nurse and wellbeing education sessions.

Other perks:

• High street and online shopping discounts.
• Rewards and recognition initiatives.
• Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire.

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