Senior Chef de Partie

Sea Containers London; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A lifestyle hotel on the South Bank is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to uphold culinary standards in its dining outlets. You will lead the kitchen team, innovate menus, and ensure exceptional dining experiences for guests. Ideal candidates have strong culinary skills and experience in a fast-paced environment. This position offers opportunities for growth and various employee benefits, including discounts and complimentary nights at partner hotels.

Benefits

Complimentary nights at partner hotels

Employee discounts at restaurants

Paid volunteering leave

Bespoke training programmes

Life assurance

Free meals on duty

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to mentor and train junior staff.
• Strong background in British and international cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes with excellence.
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff.
• Collaborate on seasonal menu development.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and organization.
• Support Head Chef in daily operations.

Skills

Culinary creativity

Team leadership

Technical proficiency

Menu development

Food safety knowledge

Job description

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A lifestyle Hotel based on London’s eccentric South Bank. With 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.

As a Senior Chef de Partie at Sea Containers London, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards of culinary excellence across our various dining outlets, including our signature restaurant, bar, private dining, and events. You will work closely with our talented team of chefs, contributing your expertise and leadership to ensure the delivery of exceptional dishes that delight our guests. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and ambitious chef to make their mark in one of London's most iconic destinations.

Key Responsibilities:

Take a leading role in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes, demonstrating technical proficiency and creativity in your culinary creations.

Assist in the supervision and training of junior kitchen staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Contribute to menu development and innovation, collaborating with the culinary team to create seasonal menus that showcase the best of British and international cuisine.

Maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organization in the kitchen, adhering to food safety regulations and best practices.

Support the Head Chef and Sous Chefs in daily operations, ensuring smooth service and effective communication between kitchen staff and other departments.

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

2 days paid volunteering leave per year

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