Seasonal Kitchen Lead — Bold Dishes, Open Kitchen Team

St Martins Lane Hotel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bedroom rate discounts

Shopping discounts

Eye care

Free legal & money advice

Counseling sessions

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing resources

Free meals on duty

Job summary

St Martins Lane Hotel in Covent Garden, London, is seeking a Chef de Partie to own your section and deliver bold, seasonal dishes in an open-kitchen environment where innovation and attention to detail are celebrated.

You’ll lead by example, mentor junior chefs, collaborate with the Head Chef and Sous Chef on menu development, and uphold impeccable hygiene and food safety standards while thriving in a high-end, fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within a high-end or lifestyle hospitality setting.
• A passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and modern cooking techniques
• Strong organisational skills and a calm, positive attitude under pressure
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative kitchen culture
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Professional Cookery (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead your section with precision and pride in a fast-paced kitchen
• Prepare and present dishes to the highest standards
• Support junior chefs and share knowledge
• Collaborate with Head Chef and Sous Chef on menu development
• Maintain impeccable hygiene and food safety standards

Skills

Team player

Calm under pressure

Strong organisational skills

Fresh, seasonal ingredients

Modern cooking techniques

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery

Job description

St Martins Lane Hotel in Covent Garden, London, is seeking a Chef de Partie to own your section and deliver bold, seasonal dishes in an open-kitchen environment where innovation and attention to detail are celebrated.

You’ll lead by example, mentor junior chefs, collaborate with the Head Chef and Sous Chef on menu development, and uphold impeccable hygiene and food safety standards while thriving in a high-end, fast-paced kitchen.