Chef de Partie - Events
The Peninsula London is delighted to announce that we are seeking a Chef de Partie for our Events kitchen. This role is responsible for assisting the Sous Chef in all aspects of the day-to-day operation and for ensuring that hotel standards are followed and maintained continually,
* An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London
* Market-leading remuneration, service charge, and attractive benefits
* Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team
Key Accountabilities
* Assisting the Sous Chef with all aspects of the day-to-day operation of this busy kitchen.
* To lead a team to deliver quality food with the best ingredients, following the menu guidelines but also able to be flexible with guest requests.
* Supervising, training, and guiding the team, often coaching and mentoring Apprentice chefs too.
* Required to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance, (including health and safety / HACCP compliance) of all kitchen equipment, ensuring that produce mise en place is done for services and products are of high quality.
General requirements
* Extensive knowledge of food and ingredients with a high level of creativity.
* Experience of 3 years within a high volume hotel or events kitchen is essential and preferred if you have managed a team.
* Some level of culinary certifications/qualifications.
* Friendly and positive with a flexible approach and confidence to guide a team.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* This position requires the fulfilment of night shift duties based on the operational needs of the business. The ability and willingness to work during these hours is a necessary condition of employment.
At the Peninsula London, we look after:
Your financial wellbeing:
* Excellent salary package
* Generous service charge distributed equitably to all colleagues
* Life Insurance
* Enhanced company contribution on pension plan
Your medical care:
* Medical cash plans including optical and dental coverage
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave plan
Your daily health routine:
* State of the art heart of house facilities including a gym, fitness classes, relaxation room, contemplation room and nursing mothers’ room
* Colleague restaurant with healthy and balanced 24/7 food offerings
* On-site occupational health and safety nurse and wellbeing education sessions
Other perks:
* High street and online shopping discounts
* Rewards and recognition initiatives
* Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire
We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.