Demi Chef de Partie

The Dorchester; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee bonus scheme

Service charge

Complimentary stays with breakfast

50% F&B discount

Social events

Private Pension Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Referral bonus

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Dorchester is seeking a Demi Chef De Partie to join its acclaimed kitchen in London. You will oversee daily food preparation across breakfast, lunch and dinner and work under the Chef de Partie to mentor Commis Chefs.

You will adapt to guest requests with creativity while maintaining the highest standards of craft and service. Join a hotel renowned for its learning academy and development opportunities, with a generous bonus scheme, service charge and extensive staff benefits as part of the

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and customer service ethos.
• Ability to supervise and delegate tasks within a kitchen team.
• Creative approach to guest requests and daily service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food preparations across breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Lead and supervise a team of Commis Chefs together with the Chef de Partie.
• Ensure dishes are prepared to high standards and guests receive an exceptional experience.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Creativity

Teamwork

Job description

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 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

• 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

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Demi Chef De Partie, but we'll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

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.