Night Chef de Partie

The Standard Hotel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on Duty

Uniform Provided

28 Days Holiday rising to 33 days with

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)

Medical Assistance

Job summary

The Standard, London is seeking a Night Chef de Partie to lead our overnight kitchen operations. You will manage the night menu for in-room dining and assist with breakfast mise-en-place, ensuring smooth service from late evening through the early morning.

The role requires an experienced Night Chef or Chef de Partie, capable of working alone overnight, with a passion for quality, organization, and fast-paced kitchen environments. We offer a dynamic, culture-driven team and Hyatt affiliation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as Night Chef or Chef de Partie in a high-quality, high-volume kitchen.
• Organised and confident working overnight from 9:30pm to 7:00am.
• Motivated and proactive; professional in all interactions.
• Excellent time management and meticulous attention to detail.
• Full-time availability; flexible to work Monday-Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Oversee night menu for guests in rooms from 9:30pm to 7am.
• Support mise-en-place for breakfast team and early service.
• Work independently overnight with strong kitchen operations knowledge.

Skills

Night Chef

Chef de Partie

Overnight shift

High-volume kitchen

Job description

London sets the perfect stage for The Standard’s first European flagship and since opening in 2019, The Standard, London has firmly established itself as one of the capital’s most dynamic lifestyle hotels.

Set in King’s Cross within the hotel’s iconic brutalist building, The Standard brings its design-led, culture-driven, activation-heavy philosophy to the heart of the city. With 266 guestrooms ranging from cosy rooms to terraced suites overlooking St Pancras, alongside a constant programme of cultural happenings, the hotel has become both a neighbourhood fixture and an international destination.

Our restaurants, bars and rooftop terraces are legendary. From Isla’s Garden setting to Double Standard’s vibrant energy, Decimo’s skyline dining and Sweeties’ late-night scene, our venues create a high-volume, multi-outlet operation that runs from early morning through to late night. Together, these spaces position The Standard, London as one of the city’s most exciting destinations for events, celebrations and brand experiences.

We are defined by our richness of personality, diversity of background and lifestyle and are now looking for a Job Title who will embody our "Anything but Standard" ethos. As part of Hyatt, we’re committed to creating an environment where our people feel they belong, can grow, thrive and do their best work.

The Standard is one of the most culturally engaged hotels in the world, with an inclusive spirit and true creative attitude. We are defined by our richness of personality, diversity of background and lifestyle, and are now looking for a Night Chef De Partie to join our Kitchen team and capture this culinary destination.

Your role

As a Night Chef de Partie at The Standard, London, you will become part of an exceptional culinary and kitchen team and be directly responsible for our Night Menu for guests wishing to dine in their rooms between 9.30pm and 7am. In addition to overseeing our night service, you will also undertake mise-en-place for the breakfast team and support them with our early breakfast service.

This is a stand-alone position overnight so you will need to be incredibly organised and confident working by yourself. You will of course be passionate about cooking, with an exceptional working knowledge of kitchen operations and order of service; along with a deep appreciation of quality food and proven knowledge of production and cooking techniques.

Do you have what it takes to be a Night Chef de Partie at The Standard, London?

‘Standard People’ are at the heart of our brand; vivid, dynamic and engaging. You will therefore need to be upbeat and friendly; confident and can handle pressure well; thrive in a busy high-volume, high-energy kitchen environment and can manage multiple tasks with ease.

In addition to this you will also need…

• A proven track record as a Night Chef or Chef de Partie in a similar high-quality, high-volume, and fast-paced environment
• Incredibly organised and confident working by yourself overnight between 9.30pm and 7am
• Highly motivated and pro-active; act with professionalism and positivity in all interactions
• Ability to multi-task with excellent time management skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Full-time availability and flexibility to work Monday-Sunday
• We are defined by our richness of personality and diversity of background and lifestyle so if you think you have what it takes to be our Night Chef, we’d love to meet with you.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates prior to commencing.

Benefits Include

• Overall Package of £38.5K, increasing to £40.3K after probation
• Meals on Duty
• Uniform Provided
• 28 Days Holiday rising to 33 days with service
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)
• Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)
• Employee Assistance Programme with Well-being service
• Worldwide Travel Discounts with Hyatt
• Employee & Family Rates
• In-house Experience Programme
• F&B Discounts ranging from 25-50%
• Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000
• Tuition Aid Scheme & subsidised training