Chef De Partie

21c Museum Hotels; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Company Description

Come and join us in bringing the Raffles experience to London

The Raffles name is synonymous with luxury, glamour and extraordinary adventure. Raffles London at The OWO on London’s Whitehall, unites the allure and heritage of Raffles with one of the world’s most historic addresses.

This fine Grade II* Edwardian building has been transformed into a spectacular stage for dazzling celebrations; with fine dining, lively bars, the latest in wellness and beauty therapies, the most luxurious suites and rooms, versatile ballroom and event space. Within these much-storied walls, where legendary statesmen and women once shaped the modern world, guests are now invited to discover new and inspiring emotions and connections.

At Raffles, you arrive as a guest, leave as a friend and return as family.

Job Description

Reporting into Executive Chef, you will assist Sous Chefs in the preparation and service of food ensuring that the highest standards are always maintained and to ensure that the Kitchen areas designated, equipment and utensils are always kept clean & tidy to the standards required by the Hotel.

Specifically as the Chef de Partie:

• Using the scale, timers, probes to achieve consistency in your work.
• Following the methods and recipe as outlined in communication.
• Be environmentally conscious and work towards a low waste operation.
• Maintaining and running of section.
• Correcting stock rotation of food and ordering levels via correct channels.
• Involvement in production and development of dishes for all outlets, setting standards.
• Ensuring that the rotas are managed in a fair manner to ensure that guest/business needs are met.
• Monthly communication meetings are arranged and attended.
• Nightly briefings are held with sous chef.
• Employees are regularly given feedback on their performance.
• Maintaining and running of kitchen in Sous chef's absence.
• Maintaining discipline in the department.
• Monitoring training of all members of junior kitchen staff and assessing progress.
• Ensuring correct storage and labelling of foodstuffs, equipment, and dry goods in all kitchen areas by people responsible.
• Additional responsibilities in absence of line manager or senior employee.
• Performing other duties as required or assigned including working in a different department or restaurant than usually assigned.
• Always able to explain services to guests, visitors, and employees.
• Responding promptly to the service needs of the guests, employees, and visitors.
• New colleagues are assisted in becoming familiar with the workplace.

Who are we looking for?

• Excellent communication skills where a positive kitchen culture is created by strong values.
• Previous relevant experience as CDP or high performing Demi CDP.
• A creative approach to the production of high-quality food.

Additional Information

Why join our Raffles team?

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays plus a day extra for every year of your service up to 5 years (35 Days).
• Staff meals whilst on duty.
• Free dry cleaning for uniform.
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Life Assurance 1x salary.
• Employee assistance program, including virtual GP and financial advice.
• Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme.
• Colleague gifting to celebrate special occasions.
• Paid days off to move house or give back time to a charity of your choice.
• Internal learning and development programmes tailored to you.
• Fun-filled events, whether that’s a pub quiz, team run or festive party.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates of up to 30% at Accor worldwide and Raffles London F&B outlets.
• Worldwide development opportunities across Accor’s extensive brand portfolio.

What are the Raffles Values?

Be You: Be creative, innovative, and enthusiastic, showing your personality and flair.

Be Kind: Demonstrates humility and generosity through emotional connection with colleagues and guests.

Be Happy: Consistently uplifting colleagues and guests through a joyful connection and positive personality.

Be Confident: Openly shares knowledge and skills with other colleagues to achieve excellence.

Have Your Purpose: Demonstrating care and responsibility within your role, to make a tangible impact on the business.