Demi Chef de Partie - Restaurant Mauro Colagreco in City of Westminster

Raffles London at The OWO is home to three unique dining experiences created by Mauro Colagreco, the acclaimed chef behind Mirazur on the Côte d'Azur, which was awarded the illustrious title of Best Restaurant at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019. He is also the first chef to be appointed as the UNESCO Ambassador for biodiversity, promoting awareness of the impact that food choices have on ecosystems.

Driven by a consistent commitment to seasonality, local procurement, and sustainability, all three of Colagreco’s dining experiences will showcase the UK’s best organic produce sourced daily from farms, fields, and shores across the country. Colagreco’s culinary offering will truly be the heart and soul of the hotel, where guests and locals can come together to celebrate, meet, entertain, and delight.

Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London at The OWO, his signature restaurant, is an ode to travel and discovery told through food. The restaurant showcases Chef Mauro’s culinary innovation and passion towards sustainability through his commitment to sourcing local, seasonal ingredients – with a particular focus on the rich diversity of native British vegetables. A meal here is all about the journey.

An exceptional opportunity presents itself for a Demi Chef de Partie to join Mauro Colagreco’s Restaurants at Raffles London at The OWO. Reporting into the Executive Chef, you will assist Sous Chefs/Chef de Parties in the preparation and service of food, ensuring that the highest standards are always maintained and that the kitchen areas designated, equipment, and utensils are always kept clean and tidy to the standards required by the hotel.

Specifically, as the Demi Chef de Partie, your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and running of section.
• Correcting storage and labelling of foodstuffs, equipment, and dry goods.
• Checking and ordering of equipment via correct channels.
• Production of mise en place to set standards.
• Involvement in production and development of dishes for all outlets, setting standards.
• Involvement in training of commis chefs and apprentice chefs to set standards.
• Contributing to the effective management of costs, zero waste factor.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and managers.
• Ensuring new employees are made aware of the correct standard.
• Ensuring there is a harmonious and cordial working environment.
• Assisting the Manager in spot checks to maintain departmental standards.
• Be prepared to conduct job training with staff to maintain department standards.

Who are we looking for?

• Excellent communication skills where a positive kitchen culture is created by strong values.
• A creative approach to the production of high-quality food.

Why join our Raffles team? Not only will you be joining one of the world’s best hotels, but you will also receive great benefits including:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays plus a day extra for every year of your service up to 5 years (35 Days).
• Staff meals whilst on duty.
• Free dry cleaning for uniform.
• Employer pension contribution of 3%.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Life Assurance 1x salary.
• Employee assistance program, including virtual GP and financial advice.
• Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme.
• Colleague gifting to celebrate special occasions.
• Paid days off to move house or give back time to a charity of your choice.
• Internal learning and development programmes tailored to you.
• Fun-filled events, whether that’s a pub quiz, team run, or festive party.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates of up to 30% at Accor worldwide and Raffles London F&B outlets.
• Worldwide development opportunities across Accor’s extensive brand portfolio.