Demi Chef de Partie

Wiltons; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking an experienced Demi Chef de Partie to join a dynamic kitchen team in London. The role involves managing a section, training staff, and contributing to the restaurant's innovative menu while providing excellent culinary experiences. With comprehensive training and career growth available, this position promises an exciting opportunity for professional development.

Benefits

28 days holidays (including bank holidays)

Training & development opportunities

Career progression planning

50% discount in each restaurant

Company pension scheme

Delicious meals whilst on duty

Annual staff party

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Demi Chef de Partie in a similar establishment.
• Skills in management, training, and delegation.
• Enthusiasm and a 'can do' attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing a section and training Commis Chefs.
• Ensure the highest quality in food preparation and presentation.
• Contribute creatively to new recipes and dish development.

Skills

Management skills

Training skills

Creativity

Commitment

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced full-time Demi Chef de Partie to join Head Chef Stefano Turconi and our Back of House team at Franco’s on Jermyn Street, Green Park.

Why join the Franco’s team?

• Offering approx £14 to £14.85 per hour or £35,000 to £37,000 per year plus yearly bonus
• Approx. 48 hours a week Monday to Saturday with 2 days off per week – flexible shifts
• The restaurant is closed on Sundays, 10 days over Christmas, 4 days over the Easter weekend and Bank holidays
• 28 days holidays (inc. bank holidays) + additional days given for years of service
• Training & development opportunities including company funded courses
• Career progression planning with platform ‘Flow Hospitality’ / MapalOne
• Growth opportunities within both restaurants in the company
• 50% discount in each restaurant within the group (Franco’s and Wiltons)
• Company sickness pay
• Company pension scheme
• Uniforms provided and laundered
• Delicious meals whilst on duty
• Recommend a friend Scheme
• Employee of the quarter and the year rewards
• Annual staff party

Who are we?

Franco’s first opened in 1946, is considered one of the first Italian restaurants in London which focuses on traditional and contemporary Italian Cuisine. Located on Jermyn Street between Green Park and Piccadilly, Franco’s is a family-owned restaurant with a sister venue: Wiltons also on Jermyn Street. Both are managed by Director Jason Phillips who has worked at the Savoy, the Avenue and C London.

The restaurant compromises of a bar area, main dining room and a basement area which can be used as two Private Dining rooms or additional seating for the restaurant. Franco’s is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays. For more information please visit our website www.francoslondon.com.

What can you bring to the team?

• Previous experience as a Demi Chef de Partie in a similar establishment, catering for 80 to 120 covers during each service
• Good management, training and delegation skills as you will be responsible for your section while managing and training your Commis Chefs
• Motivation, commitment, success orientated with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Knowledge and diversity from previous roles to the team
• Enthusiasm, drive & desire to learn
• Imagination & creativity in the development of new recipes and dishes
• Will ensure that the production, preparation and presentation of food is always of the highest quality

Right to work in the UK is a requirement. Please note we are currently unable to provide sponsorship for the moment.

Note that offering quoted reflects the National Minimum Wage increase as of 1st April 2025 and is for age bracket 21 years old and over.

Applications without a CV will not be considered. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, your application is unlikely to have been successful on this occasion.