Chef de Partie

Join us as a Chef de Partie in CUT at 45 Park Lane, recently recognised as one of The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for in 2024. Number 1 in the UK Worlds Best Steak Restaurant and number 10 in the world. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are proud to have the absolute best people in the industry.When you join us as a Chef de Partie in CUT at 45 Park Lane, you will have a unique opportunity to excel in your field.

You will learn from your fellow Legends and our award-winning learning academy to achieve the highest standards in craft, service, and leadership.

What youll do

As a Chef de Partie, you'll enjoy your work and take pride in delighting our guests:

• You will be responsible for creating in delectable dishes for our Wolfgang Puck restaurant, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will be entrusted with supervising the cooking personnel in your section, while also having the opportunity to participate in menu planning as well as being responsible for maintaining budgeted food and recipe costs. All to ensure our guests receive nothing but the best experience. .
• Sometimes our guests have special requests involving dietary requirements, off-menu requests and even special occasions. Most of these requests are fulfilled by our Chef de Partie.

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Chef de Partie, but well make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

• The operational hours of work are shift-based and we would require flexibility

What youll bring

Our values of, Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As a Chef De Partie you'll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Basic Culinary Knowledge: Ability to cook a range of dishes using various techniques (e.g., grilling, roasting, frying).
• Food Safety: Knowledge of food safety regulations (HACCP) and commitment to maintaining hygiene standards.
• Time Management: Able to complete cooking tasks within the given timeframe during service.
• Teamwork: Ability to work with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to follow recipes and portion control consistently.
• Communication: Able to communicate clearly with the head chef and kitchen team (verbally or written, whichever is preferred).
• Physical Endurance: Able to stand for long hours and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Adaptability: Able to switch between tasks quickly and adapt to kitchen demands during busy periods.
• Knife Skills: Competence in using kitchen knives for chopping, slicing, and preparing ingredients safely.

Preferred Skills

• Flexibility with Work Hours: Willing to work on shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Experience with Dietary Restrictions: Familiarity with preparing dishes that cater to various dietary needs (e.g., gluten-free, vegan).

What youll get

• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts: Get 50% off food and beverages at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection: Enjoy Friends & Family stay discounts out hotels, Benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Aviva Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from Seasonal ticket loan, Rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and Eye care vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
• Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
• Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please do call People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.

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