Pizza Chef

Maison Estelle Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biannual socials

Staff rates and discounts (Estelle/Enn

Staff meals provided

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Pension and health plan

Job summary

Maison Estelle in Mayfair seeks a Demi Chef de Partie to join the culinary team focusing on Italian cuisine, with a strong pizza element. You will assist across all kitchen areas, ensure top presentation standards, and help manage stock and hygiene records.

The role offers an OTE of £41,632 per annum (base £30,400 + gratuities £11,232) for a 45-hour contract; the position is paid hourly with projected earnings and an emphasis on hospitality excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury multi-outlet food and beverage operations.
• Passion for Italian food, including pizza.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Excellent communication with colleagues and management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist across kitchen sections as needed.
• Maintain high standards of presentation and cleanliness.
• Control wastage and manage section costs within budget.
• Stock checks and responsible handling of food safety records.
• Support BOH Manager and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Italian cuisine

High standards

Flexible schedule

Communication

Hospitality

Job description

Who are we?

Maison Estelle is a private members' club set in a Grade I-listed Georgian townhouse on Grafton Street, Mayfair. A 'hosted home', bringing people together that have plenty to say and nothing to prove. A new school club (no rules), with old school values of personalised service and discretion.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Demi Chef de Partie to join our Culinary team based in our kitchen focused around Italian cuisine, The Attic Osteria. This role will focus on Pizza making, but ultimately will assist in all areas of the kitchen.

The on target earning potential for this role is £41,632 per annum based on a 45 hour contract - comprising a base salary of £30,400 plus a qualified estimate of £11,232 in gratuities and service charge*. Please note this role is paid hourly so this is a projected salary and OTE.

Here's a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:

• Delivering a fresh, high quality food offer for our members club.
• As a Demi Chef de Partie you will work and assist across all food sections in the kitchen, as required.
• Ensuring the highest possible standard of presentation & cleanliness in all areas of the kitchen (both in the kitchen itself and & back of house areas).
• Maintaining a clean and orderly cooking station.
• Showing full support to senior staff, the goals and ideals of the operation, working continually towards the betterment of our member's expectations.
• Controlling the wastage and the costs of their section, and meeting budget specifications.
• Storing of food and provisions including raw material quality checks.
• Allocating duties to commis chefs where necessary.
• Supporting and participating in activities, which may serve to improve our operations or the efficiency of the business.
• Keeping all H&S and Food safety documentation and reporting up to date including temperature records, retained & cooked, food logs, delivery standards and probe calibrations.
• Ensuring that the kitchen, stock rooms are cleaned to a high standard.
• Assisting the BOH Manager in ensuring the kitchen equipment is properly maintained and report any faults with equipment to him.
• Preparing and assisting with regular stock takes.
• Ensuring that, in general, all stock is secure and there is no stock loss from the Kitchen.

Who are we looking for?

• Proven experience working in the Kitchen departments in a luxury / lifestyle multi-outlet food and beverage operation.
• Passion and previous experience for Italian food, including but not exclusive to Pizza.
• Stays up to date with current food trends and best practices.
• Must be able to work flexibly including evenings and weekends due to the operational hours of the club.
• Excellent communication skills and comfortable talking to colleagues, senior management and coming front of house to talk to members.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and hosting.

What's in it for you?

AtEstelle, we prioritise your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates and biannual socials. Nurture your well-being with stocked colleague spaces and staff food. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you arevalued,supported, andcelebrated.

Here at Estelle, we want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging across both Estelle Manor and Maison Estelle. We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips:

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across Ennismore brand.
• Birthday day off.
• Goes without saying, but we will feed you during your shift.
• Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.

About gratuities & service charge:

• Gratuities (tips) are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role.
• It is estimated that in 2026, our full-time employees can expect to receive in the range of £11,000 in addition to their annual salary.