Demi Chef de Partie

The Dorchester; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee bonus

Service charge

Free stays

Breakfast included

50% F&B discount

Social events

Private pension

Staff discounts

Friend referral bonus

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Dorchester in London is seeking a Demi Chef De Partie to contribute to the hotel’s renowned kitchens. You’ll take pride in day-to-day food preparation across breakfast, lunch and dinner while guiding a team of Commis Chefs under the supervision of the Chef de Partie.

You’ll bring strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach, helping to deliver the highest standard of guest experience. The role offers a supportive team environment, development opportunities, and a competitive

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to lead and supervise junior chefs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily dishes across breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Supervise Commis Chefs under Chef de Partie and delegate tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Job description

What you'll get

As a Demi Chef De Partie 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’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 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.