Senior Chef de Partie

Sale e Pepe Mare; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious restaurant in London seeks a Senior Chef de Partie to join its team. This role involves taking ownership of a section, ensuring high standards, and supporting junior chefs. Ideal candidates have experience in premium kitchens, strong cooking skills, and thrive in high-pressure environments. The restaurant offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities. Join us for a landmark opening in coastal Italian dining at The Langham.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Private health insurance

10 days fully paid sick leave

Bonus scheme

Complimentary meals while on duty

50% staff discount

Career development opportunities

Study support scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie in a premium environment.
• Strong technical cooking skills, ideally in Italian or Mediterranean cuisine.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-end restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for your assigned section, ensuring consistency.
• Prepare and execute dishes in line with the restaurant concept.
• Lead by example, supporting and guiding junior chefs.

Skills

Technical cooking skills

Confidence in a high-pressure kitchen

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Job description

Senior Chef de Partie – Sale e Pepe Mare at The Langham

Set to open within The Langham, London, Sale e Pepe Mare marks an exciting new chapter in the legacy of Sale e Pepe, the iconic Knightsbridge restaurant that has shaped Italian dining in the capital since 1974. This collaboration brings together two renowned London institutions to create a landmark destination for coastal Italian cuisine.

Sale e Pepe Mare will embody the sun-drenched elegance of Italy’s coastline, celebrating exceptional seafood, timeless Italian flavours, and the joyful spirit of la dolce vita. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the restaurant blends tradition with contemporary Mediterranean sophistication.

We are now seeking a talented and driven Senior Chef de Partie to join our opening team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chef to play a key role in the launch of one of London’s most anticipated restaurant openings and to contribute to a high-level Mediterranean kitchen.

About the Role

As Senior Chef de Partie, you will take ownership of your section, delivering consistently high standards while supporting the Sous Chefs and Executive Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen. You will act as a role model within the brigade, helping to maintain discipline, quality, and efficiency across service.

This role suits a confident, technically strong Chef de Partie ready to take on additional responsibility in a premium dining environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for your assigned section, ensuring consistency and excellence during service

• Prepare and execute dishes in line with the restaurant’s coastal Italian concept and quality standards

• Support Sous Chefs with daily kitchen operations and service organisation

• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, and flavour

• Lead by example, supporting and guiding junior chefs and commis

• Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards are strictly followed

• Manage mise en place efficiently to meet the demands of a busy, high-end service

• Assist with stock control, ordering, and waste reduction within your section

• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth service across all dayparts

About Us

At Sale e Pepe Mare, we combine the heritage and elegance of The Langham with the iconic legacy of Sale e Pepe to create a new destination for modern coastal Italian dining. Our culture is people-focused, inclusive, and driven by passion, craftsmanship, and hospitality excellence.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie in a premium or luxury hospitality environment

• Strong technical cooking skills, ideally with experience in Italian or Mediterranean cuisine

• Confidence running a section independently in a high-pressure kitchen

• A positive, professional attitude and strong team ethic

• Excellent attention to detail and consistency

• Good communication skills and a willingness to support and mentor junior team members

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-end restaurant environment

• Proof of right to work / settled or pre-settled status in the UK

Benefits Include

• Highly competitive salary

• Private health insurance

• 10 days fully paid sick leave

• Bonus scheme

• Complimentary meals while on duty

• 50% staff discount when dining with family and friends

• Career development and progression opportunities

• Study support scheme

• A supportive, inclusive, and people-focused culture

• Internal training, development, and exciting staff events

If you are an ambitious chef looking to be part of a landmark opening and ready to take the next step in your culinary career, we would love to hear from you.

Thesleff Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.