Senior chef de partie

Back Of House; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on Us

Free dining for friends

Refer a Friend reward

Free training programmes

Extra holidays after 5 years

Job summary

Lilibet’s Restaurant in Mayfair is seeking a passionate kitchen professional to lead a specific section and maintain the highest culinary standards. You will prepare and cook dishes, mentor junior staff, and contribute to menu development in a vibrant, high-end setting.

Join a team dedicated to sustainability, provenance, and exceptional hospitality, with exciting opportunities for growth and a strong emphasis on teamwork and quality control.

Qualifications

• Experience as SCDP in a new opening or high-profile restaurant/hotel.
• Prepare and cook dishes to highest quality standards.
• Lead a specific kitchen section (grill, sauce, sauté).
• Ensure dishes are cooked to order and served on time.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment.
• Order and manage inventory for your section.
• Train and supervise junior chefs and commis.
• Contribute to menu planning and development.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to highest quality.
• Manage your kitchen section (grill/sauce/sauté).
• Ensure timely service and dishes served to order.
• Keep kitchen clean and organized at all times.
• Order, inventory and waste control for your section.
• Coach and supervise junior chefs and commis.
• Support menu planning and development.
• Uphold food safety and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with front of house for guest satisfaction.

Skills

SCDP experience

Kitchen section lead

Food preparation

Timely service

Inventory management

Staff training

Menu development

Food safety

Clean kitchen

Job description

About Us

Join the Team at Lilibet’s Restaurant, Mayfair

Lilibet’s is a refined celebration of the sea, delivering elegant, innovative cuisine inspired by global travels and crafted with a strong focus on seasonality, sustainability, and provenance.

Our 160-cover destination features an oyster bar, fireside grill, cocktail bar, and year-round terrace, offering an exceptional dining experience in the heart of Mayfair.

We are seeking passionate hospitality professionals who take pride in genuine service and have a love for exceptional food and drink. If you are warm, personable, and driven by excellence, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Hours & Pay

Full-time Hours

Total estimated expected earnings, up to £17.51 per hour

You must already hold the right to work in the UK to be considered

What you will bring to the role:

• Previous experience as a SCDP within a new opening or high-profile restaurant/hotel.

• Prepare and cook food to the highest quality standards.

• Manage a specific section of the kitchen, such as the grill, sauce or sauté.

• Ensure that all dishes are cooked to order and served on time.

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.

• Order and manage inventory for your section.

• Train and supervise junior chefs and commis.

• Assist with menu planning and development.

• Ensure proper food safety and sanitation practices are followed.

Benefits & Culture

We have curated a fantastic selection of work perks so we can be certain to attract the very best people in the industry. This is just the start...

Inhouse Perks

• Meals on Us—Always

• Opportunity to dine for free with friends

• Refer a Friend, Earn a Reward

• Free training programmes for all employees to develop your knowledge

• Relax and unwind with up to 5 additional holidays after just 5 years of service

Work-life Balance

• Guaranteed time off on Christmas and Boxing Day, we will be closed on these days

• Take a paid day off on us to celebrate your birthday in style.

Health & Wellness – with Hospitality Rewards

• 24/7 Health & Wellbeing Support

• Discounted Gym Memberships

• Exclusive Industry Perks

• Cashback Card

• Shopping Discounts

• Entertainment Deals

• Trade-Specific Discounts

We offer superb learning opportunities delivering the highest standards, great for your career, and a high end environment to work in. Why not join us?