Demi Chef de Partie

DoubleTree by Hilton Woking; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive hotel discounts

Extra Day Off for Your Birthday

Employee Assistance Programme

Free meals on duty

Learning and development opportunities

Health Benefit schemes

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Discounts in F&B Outlets

Job summary

The Trafalgar St. James is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to support the Chef de Partie and kitchen team, preparing ingredients, mise en place, and ensuring dishes meet high standards in a busy London kitchen.

You will keep your section clean, help with deliveries, rotate stock, and uphold health and safety procedures while contributing to a guest experience that reflects Crimson Hotels' five-star service.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for food and high culinary standards.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef de Partie and kitchen team in day-to-day prep.
• Prepare ingredients, mise en place, follow recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety, receive deliveries and rotate stock.
• Assist during service to ensure timely dish delivery.

Skills

Passion for food

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Can-do attitude

Job description

The Trafalgar St. James

Crimson Hotels is an independent hotel group dedicated to making every travel experience seamless, relaxing, and memorable. Operating under two major brands, Hilton and IHG, offering trusted, world-class service, all our hotels are proudly Green Key Accredited, reflecting our commitment to sustainability.

Crimson Hotels is an independent hotel group dedicated to making every travel experience seamless, relaxing, and memorable. Operating under two major brands, Hilton and IHG, offering trusted, world-class service, all our hotels are proudly Green Key Accredited, reflecting our commitment to sustainability.

The Trafalgar St. James London, Curio Collection by Hilton

is a five-star lifestyle hotel featuring 137 bedrooms, including nine suites and three studios. Perfectly positioned on the edge of St. James and Trafalgar Square, just moments from Soho, Mayfair, and the West End it offers an iconic London experience. The hotel’s vibrant venue, Rockwell Bistro & Wine Bar, offers a curated menu of modern dishes, expertly crafted cocktails, and an extensive wine selection, all set within a bold and stylish space that delivers a dynamic day-to-night experience.

Our Values

We care deeply about our people and communities, empower each other to grow and succeed, embrace inclusivity creating a welcoming environment for all, innovate to continuously improve, and remain sustainable to protect our future.

Why Join Crimson Hotels?

We Believe Great People Deserve Great Perks

• Exclusive hotel discounts within the Crimson Hotel Group and the worldwide Hilton brand
• Extra Day Off for Your Birthday - Because your day matters
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing
• Free refreshments and freshly cooked meals while on duty
• Learning and development opportunities for career progression
• Health Benefit schemes
• Recognition and reward schemes
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• Discounts in our F&B Outlets

What your day will look like?

As a Demi Chef de Partie, you will support the Chef de Partie and wider kitchen team with the day-to-day preparation and smooth running of your section. You will prepare ingredients, assist with mise en place, follow recipes and presentation standards, and ensure all dishes are prepared to a consistently high standard. You will work closely with the team during service to ensure food is prepared and delivered efficiently and on time.

You will be responsible for keeping your section clean, organised and fully prepared throughout the day, ensuring all equipment and work areas meet food hygiene and safety standards. You will assist with receiving and storing deliveries, checking the quality and freshness of ingredients, rotating stock and helping to minimise food waste. You will also follow all health & safety, food safety and hotel procedures at all times.

What You’ll Bring?

You’ll bring a genuine passion for food, a positive can‑do attitude and a commitment to maintaining high culinary standards. You’ll have good attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy kitchen environment.

Previous experience in a professional kitchen is desirable, along with a good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards. Most importantly, you’ll be reliable, eager to learn and take pride in consistently delivering high-quality food and an exceptional guest experience.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

We embrace inclusivity which means creating an environment where we celebrate our differences and everybody’s contributions, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief.