Breakfast Chef de Partie in London

Join us as a Breakfast Chef de Partie at 45 Park Lanes CUT Kitchen , recognised as one of The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for in and Hotel of the Year London at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.
We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as Breakfast Chef de Partie , you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.
What you'll do
As Breakfast Chef de Partie , you'll love what you do and take pride in taking care of our guests:
You will be responsible for creating in delectable dishes for our Wolfgang Puck restaurant, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will be entrusted with supervising the cooking personnel in your section, while also having the opportunity to participate in menu planning as well as being responsible for maintaining budgeted food and recipe costs. All to ensure our guests receive nothing but the best experience. .
Sometimes our guests have special requests involving dietary requirements, off-menu requests and even special occasions. Most of these requests are fulfilled by our Breakfast Chef de Partie.
The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of our Breakfast Chef de Partie , but we will make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel. The operational hours of work are shift-based and we would require flexibility.
What you'll bring
Essential Skills and Experience
Our values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As aBreakfast Chef De Partie you'll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy.
Basic Culinary Knowledge : Ability to cook a range of dishes using various techniques (e.g., grilling, roasting, frying).
Food Safety : Knowledge of food safety regulations (HACCP) and commitment to maintaining hygiene standards.
Time Management : Able to complete cooking tasks within the given timeframe during service.
Teamwork : Ability to work with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.
Attention to Detail : Ability to follow recipes and portion control consistently.
Communication : Able to communicate clearly with the head chef and kitchen team (verbally or written, whichever is preferred).
Physical Endurance : Able to stand for long hours and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Adaptability : Able to switch between tasks quickly and adapt to kitchen demands during busy periods.
Knife Skills : Competence in using kitchen knives for chopping, slicing, and preparing ingredients safely.
Preferred Skills
Flexibility with Work Hours : Willing to work on shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Experience with Dietary Restrictions : Familiarity with preparing dishes that cater to various dietary needs (e.g., gluten-free, vegan).
What you'll get
Complimentary Stays : Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
Discounts with ourhotels, and benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops
Employee Perks : Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from seasonal ticket loan, rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and eye care vouchers.
Training and Development : Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
Social Events : Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
Referral Bonus : Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
Well-being Support : Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustmentsto how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please do call People & Culture team on or email so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.
TPBN1_UKCT