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.