Demi Chef de Partie

The Dorchester - Kitchen - IRD/Promenade; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in the City of Westminster is seeking a Demi Chef De Partie to oversee daily food preparation and lead a team of chefs to deliver an exceptional culinary experience. The role demands creativity and flexibility while maintaining high standards of service. Successful candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a strong customer service ethic, with ongoing training and development opportunities provided. Enjoy substantial employee perks, complimentary stays, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Complimentary stays with breakfast

Discounts at various shops

Private pension scheme contributions

Access to training and development

Social event participation

Referral bonus

Immediate well-being support

Qualifications

• Great communication skills with a strong customer service ethic.
• Ability to communicate comfortably in English.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily food preparations during breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Supervise and lead a team of Commies Chefs.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service ethic

Job description

Join us as a Demi Chef De Partie at The Dorchester, recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024 & 2025 and ‘Hotel of the year – London’ at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a xxx 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 do

You’ll love what you do and take pride in delighting our guests:

• 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 Commies Chefs together with the Chef de Partie or in their absence; take orders from Chef de Partie’s and give tasks to Commies 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

What you’ll bring

• 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.

What you’ll get

• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts: Offer from our hotels; benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops.
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); benefit from seasonal ticket loan, rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and eye care vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to hospitality degree level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised apprenticeship providers.
• Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
• Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please call People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email [e-mail] so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.