Senior Chef de Partie

Food & Beverage; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

Hotel discounts across properties

Pension scheme

Refer-a-Friend bonus

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Health plan

Job summary

Meliá Hotels International is recruiting a Senior Chef de Partie to lead a kitchen section at Melia White House in London. You will uphold the highest standards of food preparation, support the Head Chef, and mentor junior colleagues to ensure efficient service.

The role requires strong culinary knowledge, HACCP, and a collaborative approach with other departments. You will operate in a fast-paced hotel environment with generous benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Senior Chef de Partie or Chef de Partie in a quality hotel/restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and culinary standards.
• Experience training and developing junior kitchen staff.
• Good HACCP, hygiene and safety understanding.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and organise your assigned kitchen section, ensuring it is prepared for service.
• Ensure food from your section meets product specifications and standards.
• Supervise Demi Chefs de Partie, Commis Chefs and Chef de Parties, guiding their development.
• Monitor costs, control portions, and minimise waste.
• Ensure proper stock rotation and labeling; monitor fridges/freezers.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and HACCP compliance.
• Support Head/Sous Chef with menus, orders and rota planning.
• Liaise with Outlet Managers about guest feedback and promotions.
• Flex across sections to support wider kitchen operations.

Skills

Senior role experience

Culinary standards

HACCP knowledge

Team training

Kitchen management

Food hygiene

Stock control

Communication

Menu development

Collaboration

Education

Professional culinary qualification

Job description

The world is yours with Meliá

Joining Meliá is to embark on a journey without borders, where your potential to grow, develop, and inspire has no limits. It's knowing that the world is yours — with opportunities to build your career across destinations worldwide — all while being part of one warm, supportive, and passionate family.

Senior Chef de Partie

Department: The Place Kitchen / Main Kitchen
Location:Melia White House
Reports to: Executive Head Chef / Sous Chef
Package: Competitive Salary + Service Charge

About Meliá Hotels International

Meliá Hotels International is one of the world’s leading hotel companies, with a presence across more than 40 countries and a portfolio of over 350 hotels worldwide. Joining Meliá means becoming part of a truly international hospitality group, with opportunities to grow and develop your career across the UK and destinations around the world.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary plus generous service charge
• Global career opportunities across more than 350 hotels worldwide
• Exclusive hotel rates for you, your friends & family with Meliá Hotels Worldwide
• Company pension scheme
• Refer-a-Friend bonus (£500 upon successful completion of probation)
• 28 days' holiday including bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan & discounted dental cover through HSF
• Unlimited access to Meliá's global learning platform (eMeliá)
• Career development and internal promotion opportunities
• Recognition and rewards programmes
• High-street discounts through Perks at Work
• Complimentary meals, beverages and uniform laundry whilst on duty

Mission

As Senior Chef de Partie, you will oversee your assigned kitchen section, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, quality, consistency and presentation. You will support the Executive Head Chef and Sous Chef in maintaining culinary standards while training and developing junior kitchen colleagues and ensuring your section operates efficiently throughout service.

Key Responsibilities – Operational Excellence

• Oversee and organise your assigned kitchen section, ensuring it is fully prepared for service and operates efficiently.
• Ensure all food from your section is prepared consistently and according to established product specifications and culinary standards.
• Supervise and train Demi Chefs de Partie, Commis Chefs and Chef de Parties, supporting their development and productivity.
• Monitor food and operating costs, control portions and minimise waste to support departmental profitability.
• Ensure correct stock rotation, food storage, date labelling and effective monitoring of fridges and freezers.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety and hygiene, including HACCP procedures and regular core temperature checks.
• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef with menu development, food orders, rota planning and effective kitchen operations.
• Liaise with Outlet Managers regarding guest feedback, menu items, daily features and promotions to ensure guest expectations are met.
• Work flexibly across different kitchen sections when required, supporting effective deployment of the wider kitchen team.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is used correctly, maintained to a good standard and operated safely, while complying with hotel policies and Health & Safety requirements.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or experienced Chef de Partie within a quality hotel or restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and culinary standards.
• Proven ability to organise and manage a kitchen section during busy service periods.
• Experience training, supervising and developing junior kitchen team members.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, food hygiene, Health & Safety and food storage requirements.
• Experience with stock rotation, food ordering, portion control and waste reduction.
• Ability to monitor food quality, presentation and consistency to established standards.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to balance operational and administrative responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other kitchen and hotel departments.
• Professional culinary qualification or recognised cooking certification is desirable.

Because belonging to the great Meliá family is being VIP

At Meliá, our people are at the heart of everything we do. From entry-level roles to senior leadership, everyone contributes something unique. We are all Very Inspiring People, connected by passion, warmth, and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences — and that includes you.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Meliá Hotels International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and accessible workplace for all. Our differences make us stronger and help us build a responsible present and a sustainable future.

Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

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