Senior Chef de Partie

Oetker Hotel Management Company GmbH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season ticket loan

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Complimentary meals on duty

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts at local venues

Job summary

The Lanesborough is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie in London to deliver an exceptional dining experience in a fine dining setting, ensuring menu execution and consistency for our guests.

As a senior CDP you will lead by example, train junior staff, and maintain high standards while communicating clearly in English and contributing to a first‑class kitchen. Experience in similar roles is preferred and role requires occasional heavy lifting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a fine dining restaurant preferred.
• Strong drive and passion for food and cooking.
• Proven track record in running a kitchen section.
• Excellent cooking abilities (technical and natural).
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Food Hygiene Level 3 certification preferred.
• Role requires occasional heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an excellent food offering to guests.
• Lead and train junior kitchen staff to maintain standards.
• Ensure all dishes meet menu specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with the brigade to ensure smooth service and teamwork.

Skills

Fine dining experience

Kitchen leadership

English proficiency

Job description

Senior Chef de Partie

Awarded No. 1 Hotel in London in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards, on the doorstep of Hyde Park, just a short walk from Harrods, Harvey Nichols and London’s most exclusive shopping district; Sloane Street and Knightsbridge, this grand luxury mansion has undergone an inspired renovation by the famed interior designer Alberto Pinto. The hotel is home to 93 luxurious suites and bedrooms, modern British dining at The Lanesborough Grill, the vibrant Library Bar and Garden Room and the magnificent Lanesborough Club & Spa.

Oetker Hotels

Oetker hotels are true masterpieces located in the world’s most desirable destinations. Each property is a landmark and a timeless icon of elegance. With deep devotion to local culture and community, our Hosts of Choice preserve a tradition of legendary European hospitality and genuine family spirit that began in 1872.

Candidate Profile

As Senior Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for delivering an excellent food offering, being able to adapt when necessary based on guests' requirements, delivering consistently the same high level of culinary experience to our guests. You and your team must be trained and fully understand both the menu and what is expected in this high level professional brigade. As Chef de Partie you will develop the skills and effectiveness of the team through the appropriate training, coaching and mentoring.

Key Requirements

• Experience in as similar role within a fine dining restaurant preferred but not essential
• Show drive and passion for food and cooking
• Proven track record in running a kitchen section
• Exhibit excellent technical and natural cooking abilities
• Excellent command of the English language
• Food Hygiene Level 3 certification preferred although not essential for commencement as will be certified with the Company
• Please note this role requires an element of manual handling and on occasion heavy lifting

In return

We believe in recognising and valuing the contributions of our team members. To support your wellbeing and growth, we provide a robust reward and benefits package, including:

Financial Wellbeing

• Season ticket loan
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Complimentary dry cleaning
• Safety shoes
• Retail discounts around Victoria, Westminster, Whitehall and the Northbank area

Health & Wellness

• Complimentary meals on duty
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flu vaccinations
• Discounted chiropodist and massage treatments
• Substantiality initiates
• Social and sports activities (e.g. football games, running club, yoga & pilates, etc.)
• EAP – Employee Assistance Programme

Career Growth & Personal Development

• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities
• Cross-departmental exposure
• Partnered with industry-leading training providers
• Internal learning gateway
• Free access to e-learning platform offering job-specific training and personal growth courses
• Subsidised professional qualifications and certified training programmes
• Financial incentives for bringing talents to The Lanesborough via ‘Recommend-A-Friend’ scheme

Recognition & Social Initiatives

• Award programmes throughout the year with generous prizes
• Long service awards
• Preferential room rate at The Lanesborough for you and your family
• 50% discount on F&B and Club & Spa treatments
• Social events (e.g. Annual Party, Recognition Celebrations, Children's Christmas Party, Departmental Appreciation Day, pub quiz, etc.)
• Celebrating your important moments (birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, newborns, etc.)
• Retirement parties

*Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.

Eligibility

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.