Luxury Demi Chef de Partie — Pre-Opening Kitchen Lead

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

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.