Demi Chef de Partie

The Dorchester; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel is seeking a Demi Chef De Partie to craft exquisite dishes while leading a team in the kitchen. The position offers training opportunities, a bonus scheme, and various employee benefits. Candidates should possess culinary experience, supervisory skills, and a passion for customer service in a vibrant dining environment.

Benefits

Employee bonus scheme

Complimentary hotel stays

F&B discounts

Social events

Training and development opportunities

Well-being advice access

Qualifications

• You will have experience in food preparation and culinary skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead kitchen staff.
• Strong communication skills with a customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily food preparations and creating dishes.
• Supervise and lead a team of Commis Chefs.
• Show creativity in dealing with guests' special requests.
• Follow the hotel's values of Passion, Personality, Respect, and Creativity.

Skills

Food Preparation

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Creativity

Job description

Overview

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a Demi Chef De Partie in The Promenade and In Room Dining Kitchen you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You\'ll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

What you\'ll get

As a Demi Chef De Partie in The Promenade and In Room Dining Kitchen at The Dorchester, here are just some of the great benefits you will receive:

• Fantastic Employee bonus scheme and Excellent Service charge
• Complimentary stays including breakfast across the Dorchester Collection Hotels
• 50% F&B discount at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection
• Vibrant Social events that bring employees together including Summer party and Winter ball
• Amazing benefits such as discounts in various high street and online shops, seasonal ticket loan, rental deposit scheme and competitive Private Pension Scheme
• Apprenticeship, training and development opportunities - from Level 2 (Hospitality Team Member) up to Level 5 (Operations Manager) and many others.
• £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend
• Access to immediate well being advice, because We Care about our employees

What you\'ll do

• You will be responsible for daily food preparations during your day, creating delectable dishes ranging from informal dining on breakfast, lunch and dinner. This will include supervising and leading a team of Commis Chefs together with the Chef de Partie or in their absence; take orders from Chef de Partie's and give tasks to Commis Chefs and check they are carried out in the correct manner; sample, smell and observe food, all to ensure our guests receives nothing but the best experience
• You\'ll also show flexibility and creativity in dealing with guests\' special requests and challenges that may arise during the day
• Our values of, Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As a Demi Chef De Partie you\'ll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy.
• Communication is what keeps our departments running perfectly. You have great communication skills with a strong customer service ethic.
• English is the primary language used in our hotel. You can comfortably communicate in this language.