Chef de Partie – Fine Dining Kitchen Lead

The Dorchester; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary stays

Staff discounts

Royal London Pension scheme

Apprenticeships & training

Social events

Referral bonus

Job summary

The Dorchester invites a Chef de Partie to join The Grill Kitchen in one of London’s most celebrated luxury hotels. You will lead your own section, craft breakfast to dinner dishes, and mentor junior team members in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You will collaborate with senior chefs on menu development, ensure HACCP and allergen controls, and uphold five-star service standards throughout service periods.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie in fine dining or luxury hotel.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations, stock control and section management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a brigade.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills during high-volume service.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations and HACCP.
• Fluent English communication in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for daily preparation of your section with high quality, consistency, and portioning.
• Supervise and train Commis Chefs with guidance and quality control.
• Collaborate with the Senior Chef de Partie and Sous Chefs on menu planning and seasonal updates.
• Ensure all preparations meet recipes, allergen compliance and timing.
• Manage special guest requests including dietary requirements and bespoke dishes.
• Maintain HACCP standards and a clean, safe kitchen environment.
• Work with the wider team to ensure smooth service and respectful kitchen culture.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Demi Chef de Partie experience

Kitchen operations knowledge

Stock control

Independence & teamwork

Organisational skills

Food safety & HACCP

English fluency

Education

Formal culinary education or apprenticeship

Job description

The Dorchester invites a Chef de Partie to join The Grill Kitchen in one of London’s most celebrated luxury hotels. You will lead your own section, craft breakfast to dinner dishes, and mentor junior team members in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You will collaborate with senior chefs on menu development, ensure HACCP and allergen controls, and uphold five-star service standards throughout service periods.