Demi Chef de Partie - Six Senses London

InterContinental Hotels Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality company in City of London is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to manage food preparation and uphold standards of quality and safety. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of relevant kitchen experience, preferably in luxury hotels. English fluency is required, with additional languages preferred. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative culinary experiences in a vibrant setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years kitchen experience in a full-service outlet.
• Knowledge of food standards and kitchen rules.
• Experience in luxury hotel kitchens preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food items for cooking.
• Ensure quality of products served.
• Adhere to hygiene and safety policies.
• Control operational budget and maximize profitability.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Proficient knife skills

Knowledge of broiler equipment

Understanding of meat and fish cookery

Fluent in English

Education

High school diploma

Hospitality diploma/degree

Job description

As Demi Chef de Partie, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and ensure full knowledge and active participation of all our brand initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

As Demi Chef de Partie, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation in the following:

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Check incoming produce, ensuring that all food merchandise is in accordance with order sheets, receiving records and purchasing specifications.
• Know and comply consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules and guidelines.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Assist in the control of the outlet operational budget, ensuring that all costs are strictly controlled maximizing profitability.
• Complete understanding of and adhere to Six Senses’ policy relating to fire, hygiene and safety.
• Ensure all equipment and working area are kept clean and in good working condition.
• Uphold Six Senses guidelines and standards of service and operation. My performance benchmarks are maintained and exceeded.
• Strictly adhere to LQA standards and guest comments.

Qualifications

To execute the position of Demi Chef de Partie, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years kitchen experience in a full-service outlet or similar setting. Hospitality diploma/degree from a recognized hospitality school is preferred.
• Knowledge of the use of broiler equipment and understanding of meat and fish cookery, proficient knife skills and understand farm to table concept.
• Fluent in English; I understand that additional languages are preferred.

All candidates must hold the right to work in the UK to be considered. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Demi Chef de Partie at Six Senses London. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent to the position.

Six Senses London is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.