Senior Chef de Partie

Sea Containers London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guest dining experiences

6 complimentary nights at Lore Group酒店

Employee & Immediate Family Rates

Friend and Family Rates

Employee discount up to 50%

Discounts at Lore Group restaurants/b>

Free meals on duty

Training programmes

Job summary

Sea Containers London is opening Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers, a new dining destination on the South Bank, London. As a Senior Chef de Partie you will own your section and uphold the highest standards of prep, presentation and hygiene.

You will work closely with Sous Chefs and Head Chef, mentoring juniors and driving kitchen quality while maintaining a positive, collaborative culture in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-volume, quality-led restaurant or hotel.
• Experience with live-fire concepts (open-fire cooking, charcoal grills, wood-fired ovens).
• Strong knowledge of modern cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and exceptional food quality.

Responsibilities

• Managing your section during service and ensuring smooth operations.
• Preparing and presenting dishes to the highest standards.
• Working confidently with open-fire cooking techniques and equipment.
• Supporting the training and development of junior chefs.
• Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards.
• Assisting with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste.
• Contributing ideas and supporting menu development where appropriate.

Skills

Open-fire cooking

High-volume kitchen experience

Food safety & hygiene

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Tools

Charcoal grills

Wood-fired ovens

Job description

A lifestyle Hotel based on London's eccentric South Bank. With over 354 bedrooms, award-winning food and drink outlets and an electric energy, Sea Containers London is a destination where glamour meets brutalism - and it's your London anchor on the River Thames.

We're excited to announce the opening of Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers, a new dining destination created in partnership with Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Global, opening this autumn 2026.

Set directly on the River Thames in the heart of London's South Bank, Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers will bring together elevated British dining, exceptional hospitality and panoramic river views. Open from breakfast through to dinner, the restaurant will celebrate the very best of British produce, from exceptional seafood and shellfish to Gordon Ramsay classics, alongside an expansive outdoor riverside terrace.

This is a unique opportunity to join the team at an exciting moment and play a key role in bringing this new restaurant to life from the very beginning.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of your section, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, and hygiene are consistently maintained. Working closely with the Sous Chefs and Head Chef, the Senior Chef de Partie helps drive quality, mentor junior team members, and contributes to a positive and collaborative kitchen culture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing your section during service and ensuring smooth operations
• Preparing and presenting dishes to the highest standards
• Working confidently with open-fire cooking techniques and equipment
• Supporting the training and development of junior chefs
• Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards
• Assisting with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste
• Contributing ideas and supporting menu development where appropriate

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-volume, quality-led restaurant or hotel
• Proven experience working with open-fire cooking, charcoal grills, wood-fired ovens, or similar live-fire concepts
• Strong knowledge of modern cooking techniques and kitchen operations
• A passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and exceptional food quality
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A positive attitude and team-focused approach
• The ability to remain calm and perform under pressure during busy services

At Sea Containers London we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including:

• Guest experience including dinner and drinks
• 6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel
• Lore Group Employee & Immediate Family Rates
• Lore Group Friend and Family Rates
• 50% Employee discount and 25% Friends and Family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery
• 50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and bars
• Discounts in our spa and cinema
• Contribution towards Health - Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Length of service incentives (additional holiday)
• Bespoke training programmes
• Free meals on duty
• Incentives such as Ride-to-Work and season ticket loan
• Quarterly employee award ceremony and company staff parties
• Employee assistance programme