Chef de Partie - The Lobby Restaurant

 The Peninsula London is delighted to announce that we are seeking a Chef de Partie for our Lobby kitchen brigade reporting directly to the Head Chef. This position is critical to the success of any guest experience, providing a quality menu in partnership with high levels of service within the Lobby of the hotel. The Peninsula Hotels are renowned for the Lobby experience, with live music, a luxurious setting, and food and beverage service offering at the highest level; which, our guests have become accustomed to and that is synonymous with our brand. This position will have a great passion for quality food and ingredients and be able to work flexibly within a kitchen brigade.  

• 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 restaurant kitchen brigade 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.

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

• Workplace nursery salary exchange program

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 look forward to welcoming you to the Peninsula family and receiving your resume. 

Ideally situated in the heart of Belgravia, with views over Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch, The Peninsula London occupies one of the city’s most prestigious addresses. The newly built hotel, impeccably designed to harmonise with surrounding heritage buildings is just moments away from the city’s most iconic attractions, including Three Royal Parks, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, and Big Ben. Its 190 light-filled guest rooms and suites have been exquisitely designed by Peter Marino; its gathering spaces include several world-class restaurants and bars, including Brooklands helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Director Claude Bosi; the idyllic Peninsula Spa, and a luxury retail arcade.