Breakfast - Chef de Partie

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: £30,000 per annum, based on a 40‑hour work week, plus service charge.
• Service Charge: Estimated between £8,500 and £10,000 gross per annum, based on business performance and service levels. The current average over the past 12 months is approximately £9,500 per year.
• Increased holiday allowance with length of service.
• Complimentary meal while on duty.
• HSF Health Plan: Dental cost reimbursement, Optical cost reimbursement, Complimentary coverage for partner and children.
• High‑street and grocery shopping discounts, discounted cinema tickets and more.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Access to a 24/7 GP advice line and counselling services, including support for dependents.
• Employee referral program for line employees.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Contributory pension scheme.

What you’ll be doing

As a Breakfast Chef de Partie you will oversee the smooth operation of your section, demonstrating confidence in kitchen processes and experience in food preparation, including during early or extended hours. As part of our pre‑opening kitchen team, you are expected to exhibit meticulous attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and effective communication. Your main responsibilities include maintaining order, cleanliness and compliance with health and safety standards throughout your shift, preparing orders for the Restaurant, Bar or Room Service, and completing food preparation for the following breakfast service.

Specific duties include:

• Preparing breakfast dishes for guests and staff meals as directed.
• Ensuring in‑room dining orders are efficiently delivered from the kitchen to waiting staff.
• Following correct recipes, preparation methods and presentation standards for all menu items.
• Managing portion control and preparing mise en place for service.
• Labelling, dating, rotating and storing all purchased and prepared foods in compliance with legal and hygiene standards.
• Monitoring deliveries of food and kitchen supplies, checking quality, quantities, prices and noting any discrepancies or missing items.
• Maintaining all food preparation areas in a clean, organised and operational condition.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Partie in a luxury hotel.
• Level 2 Food Safety and Culinary qualification (or equivalent).
• Strong written and spoken English skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a small team while taking ownership of your section.
• Flexibility to work varying hours in line with business needs.
• Pre‑opening restaurant experience is a plus.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing requests efficiently.
• Passion for delivering excellence in a fast‑paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of menu creation and menu engineering is desirable.

Who are we

We are a 5‑star luxury lifestyle boutique hotel located in the heart of Chelsea. Set in a 19th‑century building next to Sloane Square station and featuring a rooftop restaurant, an intimate cocktail bar and thirty exceptionally designed bedrooms, the property has been elegantly restored to create unique experiences. Within one of London’s most stylish interiors, the hotel combines the quintessentially British style of the Cadogan Estate with a unique French touch. Designed as an exceptional and inspiring destination, it highlights the distinguished and historic pedigree of the Sloane Square Conservation Area in a private and intimate setting. Independently run, the hotel employs passionate, focused individuals with a determination to succeed. To assist us in hosting our wonderful clients we are on the search for the ambassadors of this truly unique property. They will be given the opportunity to make their own mark while delivering an exceptional service of unparalleled quality.