Chef de Partie: Lead a Pre-Opening Kitchen Team

Delano; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Delano London is seeking an exceptional Chef de Partie for its pre-opening culinary team. You will take ownership of your section, lead Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs, and help establish a kitchen operation that delivers memorable, consistently excellent food from opening day.

Reporting to the Executive Head Chef, you’ll ensure mise en place, maintain high standards of food quality, and support pre-opening activities and menu development in a luxury hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie in a quality restaurant, luxury hotel or high-volume kitchen.
• Mediterranean/Portuguese cuisine experience is a real plus.
• Hands-on chef who takes ownership of your section and remains present throughout service.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your assigned section, ensuring excellent preparation, organisation, service delivery and food quality.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to the required Delano standard, following recipes, specifications, portion controls and plating guidelines.
• Lead by example and maintain a calm, professional and supportive working environment within your section.
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day organisation, guidance, training and development of the Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs assigned to you.
• Work closely with the Executive Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef and Sous Chef to support a smooth and efficient pre-opening and service operation.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking techniques

Kitchen organization

Team leadership

Food safety

Job description

Delano London is seeking an exceptional Chef de Partie for its pre-opening culinary team. You will take ownership of your section, lead Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs, and help establish a kitchen operation that delivers memorable, consistently excellent food from opening day.

Reporting to the Executive Head Chef, you’ll ensure mise en place, maintain high standards of food quality, and support pre-opening activities and menu development in a luxury hotel environment.