Demi Chef de Partie - Brooklands

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in London is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to deliver high-quality cuisine and create memorable dining experiences. The role involves producing food at the highest standards, supervising Commis Chefs, and ensuring cleanliness and food safety. Ideal candidates have experience in fine dining or luxury establishments, culinary qualifications, and strong communication skills. Join a highly experienced team in a flagship location offering competitive remuneration and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Market-leading remuneration

Service charges

Attractive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a fine dining restaurant or luxury 5* hotel.
• Good understanding of current culinary trends.
• Positive attitude and adaptability are important.

Responsibilities

• Create memorable guest experiences through culinary excellence.
• Produce food at the highest standards.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Supervise a team of Commis Chefs.

Skills

Good British cuisine experience

Time management

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Relevant culinary qualifications or certifications

Job description

The Peninsula London is excited to announce we are seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to work as part of the kitchen brigade, being responsible for all activities to consistently deliver a high-quality menu. Brooklands restaurant will offer contemporary European cuisine from Michelin-starred Chef Director, Claude Bosi, widely considered to be one of Britain's leading culinary delights – as well as top-flight libations and cigars – in a collection of distinctive spaces inspired by the classic eras of British aviation and motorsport.

The venue, designed by London architects Archer Humphryes, comprises a sleek main dining room with a sweeping outdoor terrace with enchanting panoramic views across London’s skyline taking in iconic landmarks like St Pauls and the City, the London Eye, and Battersea as well as over three Royal Parks (Hyde Park, Green Park, and St James’ Park).

The Peninsula Hotels are renowned for their food and beverage offerings and service, alongside creativity and combining the best ingredients with tradition and innovation. The Pastry, Bakery, and Chocolate contribution to the F&B experience is fundamental and highly regarded, creating memorable tasting experiences.

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotelin London
• Market-leading remuneration, service charges, and attractive benefits
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key Accountabilities

• Promote The Peninsula London to becoming a recognized culinary destination by creating memorable guest experiences through artistry and uncompromised passion for excellence.
• Produce all food required for the assigned section at the highest standards.
• Always follow technical worksheets and recipes as assigned to ensure consistency.
• Ensure that the hotel policies and procedures are followed and prevent wastage of surplus stock without undue sacrifice on food quality.
• Is responsible for the hygiene and cleanliness of the assigned kitchen, food production, and food storage areas and always ensures a high standard of food safety.
• Supervising, and guiding a team of Commis Chefs.

General Requirements

• Good British cuisine experience and understanding of current culinary trends and classics.
• Experience of a similar role in a fine dining restaurant or luxury 5* hotel.
• Previous relevant culinary qualifications or certifications and appetite to learn.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, highly adaptable, naturally positive.
• Good communication skills, flexibility, and capability of working under pressure.

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