Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie

Department

Kitchen / Culinary

Location

Meliá White House Hotel, London

Brand

Meliá Hotels & Resorts

Package

• Competitive Salary + Service Charge
• About Meliá White House

Meliá White House is a stylish, modern hotel located next to Regent's Park, just moments from the world‑famous shopping destinations of Oxford Circus and Regent Street.

With excellent transport links including Warren Street, Great Portland Street, and Regent's Park underground stations all within a 5‑minute walk, the hotel offers a vibrant and international working environment in the heart of London.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary plus generous service charge
• Global career opportunities across more than 350 hotels worldwide
• Exclusive hotel rates for you, your friends & family with Meliá Hotels Worldwide
• Company pension scheme
• Refer‑a‑Friend bonus (£500 upon successful completion of probation)
• 28 days' holiday including bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan & discounted dental cover through HSF
• Unlimited access to Meliá's global learning platform (e Meliá)
• Career development and internal promotion opportunities
• Recognition and rewards programmes
• High street discounts through Perks at Work
• Complimentary meals, beverages and uniform laundry whilst on duty
• Mission

As a Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for managing your designated kitchen section, ensuring the preparation, quality, and presentation of dishes consistently meet Meliá's culinary standards.

You will support the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs in delivering exceptional dining experiences while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, organisation, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities – Operational Excellence

• Lead your assigned kitchen section, ensuring food is prepared and presented to the highest quality standards.
• Supervise daily mise en place, portion control, food quality, and consistency in line with recipes and brand standards.
• Monitor food stock, minimise waste, and ensure effective stock rotation (FIFO).
• Maintain excellent hygiene, cleanliness, and HACCP standards throughout your section.
• Support smooth kitchen operations during service while meeting production timelines and guest expectations.
• Prepare daily requisitions and communicate stock requirements to senior chefs.
• Assist in creating seasonal menus, daily specials, and culinary recommendations.
• Train, support, and guide Commis Chefs and junior kitchen team members.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is used safely and maintained correctly.
• Work collaboratively with all hotel departments to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

What we're looking for

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role within a 4 or 5‑star hotel or high‑volume quality restaurant.
• Professional culinary qualification or recognised cooking certification.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, hygiene, and food handling regulations.
• Excellent understanding of food preparation techniques, presentation, and quality standards.
• Experience supervising and supporting junior kitchen team members.
• Ability to remain calm and organised in a fast‑paced service environment.
• Strong communication skills with a collaborative and team‑focused approach.
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences through outstanding food quality.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in spoken English and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Meliá Hotels International is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and accessible workplace for all.

Our differences make us stronger and help us build a responsible present and a sustainable future.

Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

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