Demi Chef de Partie - Coreus-Clare Smyth

Hilton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + service charge

Complimentary meals on duty

Development programmes

CSR initiatives

Team Member Travel Programme

Perks at Work

28 days’ holiday (33 with service)

Job summary

Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to join the pre-opening Coreus-Clare Smyth team, helping shape the guest experience at this landmark luxury hotel. You’ll work on refined dishes, maintain spotless stations, and collaborate across departments to ensure flawless service.

Ideal candidates have luxury-kitchen background and qualifications in food safety; NVQ Level 2/Basic Hygiene are required, with NVQ Level 3 advantageous.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• A positive, professional, and service-oriented attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform under pressure in a high-expectation environment
• Confidence working independently as well as part of a structured culinary team
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a similar role within a quality-driven, luxury kitchen environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes in strict accordance with brand standards and culinary guidelines
• Maintain immaculate workspaces, ensuring cleanliness, organisation, and strict adherence to cross-contamination protocols
• Execute all mise en place for relevant menus with precision and consistency
• Respond to guest-related requests professionally, ensuring timely and positive resolutions
• Ensure all food items are of exceptional quality and stored in compliance with food safety standards
• Support cost control initiatives, contributing to gross profit improvement and departmental financial objectives
• Collaborate seamlessly with colleagues across departments to ensure flawless service delivery
• Proactively report maintenance issues, hygiene concerns, or potential hazards
• Comply fully with hotel security procedures, fire regulations, and all health, safety, and food safety legislation
• Demonstrate clear awareness of departmental targets and actively contribute to their achievement
• Operate with environmental responsibility, supporting sustainable kitchen practices

Skills

NVQ Level 2

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Service-oriented

Strong communication

Pressure handling

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

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Job Description

Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie for Coreus-Clare Smyth to join the pre-opening team for this highly anticipated new luxury hotel opening later this year. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced luxury hotelier to join the founding team and help shape the guest experience at this landmark hotel. Located at the end of The Mall opposite Buckingham Palace, Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch will feature 100 elegant rooms and suites and 17,500 sqft of private residences. The hotel will open with two signature restaurants - Coreus by Clare Smyth and Café Boulud by Daniel Boulud - bringing together two of the world’s most celebrated Michelin-starred chefs. Guests will also enjoy a world-class spa, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, and a collection of grand event spaces, including a ballroom for up to 320 guests. Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is Hilton’s flagship luxury brand, known for its timeless elegance, iconic properties, and sincerely elevated service that delivers bespoke, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the world’s most sought-after destinations.

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A World of Rewards

• Competitive salary + service charge on a 45 hour week contract
• Complimentary, nourishing meals provided while on duty
• Exceptional development programmes, designed to support and accelerate your growth at every stage
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact through our industry‑leading Corporate Responsibility initiatives
• Team Member Travel Programme, offering exclusive discounted stays and 50% off food & beverage
• High street savings through Perks at Work
• 28 days’ holiday, including bank holidays, rising to 33 days with length of service

We are looking for hospitality professionals who are passionate about delivering an exceptional fives star guest experience, consistently upholding the worldclass service standards recognised by Forbes.

Responsibilities

What will I be doing?

As a Demi Chef de Partie for Coreus-Clare Smyth, you will play a key role in delivering refined culinary offerings, supporting an elevated dining experience for Guests and Members. You will contribute to culinary excellence, operational efficiency, and financial performance within a luxury kitchen environment.

• Prepare and present high‑quality dishes in strict accordance with brand standards and culinary guidelines
• Maintain immaculate workspaces, ensuring cleanliness, organisation, and strict adherence to cross‑contamination protocols
• Execute all mise en place for relevant menus with precision and consistency
• Respond to guest‑related requests professionally, ensuring timely and positive resolutions
• Ensure all food items are of exceptional quality and stored in compliance with food safety standards
• Support cost control initiatives, contributing to gross profit improvement and departmental financial objectives
• Collaborate seamlessly with colleagues across departments to ensure flawless service delivery
• Proactively report maintenance issues, hygiene concerns, or potential hazards
• Comply fully with hotel security procedures, fire regulations, and all health, safety, and food safety legislation
• Demonstrate clear awareness of departmental targets and actively contribute to their achievement
• Operate with environmental responsibility, supporting sustainable kitchen practices

What are we looking for?

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• A positive, professional, and service‑oriented attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform under pressure in a high‑expectation environment
• Confidence working independently as well as part of a structured culinary team

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a similar role within a quality‑driven, luxury kitchen environment

Qualifications

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