Afternoon Tea Chef de Partie

Hotel Café Royal, a prestigious 5-star luxury hotel in the heart of London, is seeking a passionate and talented Chef de Partie to join our exceptional culinary team. With four outstanding food and beverage outlets, including Barbounia, The Grill Room, and Cakes & Bubbles by Albert Adri, alongside banqueting and 24-hour in-room dining, this role offers the opportunity to develop your culinary skills in a diverse and inspiring environment.

As an Afternoon Tea Chef de Partie, you will support the kitchen team in delivering world-class cuisine, showcasing creativity and consistency in every dish. You will work closely with the Sous Chef to ensure smooth operations across all kitchen sections while maintaining the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities:

• Slice, spread, assemble, and cut sandwiches with precision for elegant plating.
• Follow recipes and plating guides as directed by the Head Chef /sous chef
• Incorporate dietary restrictions and preferences.
• Ensure all sandwiches meet visual and taste standards before service.
• Maintain portion control and minimize waste.
• Maintain food safety standards, including proper handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Keep the sandwich preparation area clean and always organized.
• Monitor stock levels for sandwich ingredients and report shortages.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a kitchen, preferably in afternoon tea or high-end catering.
• Strong knife skills and an eye for detail.
• Creativity and passion for food presentation.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.

• Pay of up to £39,000 including service charge
• Access to heavily discounted friends and family rooms rates across the Set Hotels
• Two complimentary rooms nights per year in London, Paris or Amsterdam (after 1 year of employment)
• Up to 50% colleagues discount in all our food and beverage outlets
• Colleague wellness sessions in our Akasha spa each month including osteopath, podiatrist, yoga and fitness classes (as well as staff discounts on spa treatments)
• Regular social events, including our infamous Summer Party (August) and Black-Tie Annual Awards dinner (January)
• Christmas celebrations, including colleague lunch, childrens party and Christmas gift
• Automatic membership of the companys life assurance scheme from day one
• Generous discounts on retail and dining in Central London through the West End Club app
• Mental health support including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health champions in all departments
• A variety of external benefits including gym discounts and free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• A wide range of both internal and external training and development programmes to support all of our colleagues career progression
• The usual bits and bobs such as free meals on duty, uniform laundry, pension & holiday

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