Nights - Chef De Partie

IHG; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hotel in the United Kingdom is seeking a Nights Chef de Partie to join their Kitchen Team. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality dishes, assisting in menu development, and leading kitchen staff during night shifts. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role at a 5-star hotel, a relevant culinary qualification, and a passion for delivering excellent food and service. This position offers a competitive salary along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

£36,024.77 salary plus service charge and paid overtime

28 days holiday, increasing up to 33 days

Financial wellbeing app

Free meals on duty

Company sick pay and life insurance

Hotel and restaurant discounts

Store discounts

Refer a Friend programme

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience as a night Chef de Partie at a 5-star hotel.
• Experience with kitchen operations and team dynamics.
• Ability to manage profit margins and minimize waste.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food to meet guests’ expectations.
• Assist Sous Chef in developing new dishes and menus.
• Lead kitchen team and provide feedback to chefs.

Skills

Passion for food and service

Ability to work in all kitchen sections

Leadership skills

Willingness to learn

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

At InterContinental London Park Lane we are currently looking for a Nights Chef de Partie to join the Kitchen Team

Welcome to InterContinental London Park Lane

Located at one of the capital's most prestigious addresses, where the late Queen Elizabeth II once resided. Our hotel redefines traditional luxury, offering a blend of modernity and flexible sophistication in the heart of Mayfair. Inspired by its scenic views overlooking two Royal Parks, our establishment boasts elegant natural interiors and award‑winning seasonal cuisine.

To succeed as our Nights Chef de Partie you will:

• Be able to work 5 days out of 7 between 10:00 pm‑6:30 am each night.
• Be passionate about delivering great food and great service.
• Have 2 years’ experience as a night (DMCP or CDP) at a 5* Hotel.
• Assist the Sous Chef and Head Chef in the development of new dishes and menus.
• Be aware of profit margins and keeping waste to a minimum.
• Be confident to lead, making time to provide in‑the‑moment feedback that helps to drive individual development and performance for any chefs working under you.
• Hold City & Guilds 706/1 or NVQ equivalent.
• Have experience with working in all sections of the kitchen.
• Be willing to learn new things and work as part of a wide hotel team and most importantly be a team player.

As our Nights Chef de Partie you will be responsible for the preparation and cooking of the food including the plating of dishes making sure all the food is cooked to the guests’ expectations.

We are committed to offer and provide our Nights Chef de Parties with a competitive salary and a large range of benefits:

• £36,024.77 salary plus service charge and paid overtime!
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated)
• Wagestream – a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it.
• Free meals on duty
• We provide every employee company sick pay and life insurance.
• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world
• Discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema
• Don’t forget, bring your friends, and take part in our generous ‘Refer a Friend’ programme!
• Most importantly, we’ll help you grow and develop you as an individual and inspire incredible.

At InterContinental London Park Lane, our ambition is to define our unique culture.

• The kind of culture that inspires you to be all you can be.
• An invitation to tap into your unique personality to deliver and achieve incredible things.
• An expectation to play your part in empowering and inspiring others.
• An opportunity to learn, grow and push what’s possible.
• The promise of a personal and professional journey
• A place where everyone can belong and feel part of something bigger.

We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days.

If you're ready to bring energy, creativity, and professionalism to a team that values growth and teamwork—we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and let’s cook up something great together.

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 156638
• Posting Date 12/23/2025, 09:53 AM
• Apply Before 01/27/2026, 09:53 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations One Hamilton Place, London, W1J 7QY, GB