Chef de Partie - Claridge's Restaurant

We are seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join the Claridge's Claridge's Restaurant culinary team.

Set in the heart of Mayfair, Claridge's is an art deco icon and a byword for understated elegance. Since the 1850s, Claridge's has excelled at the finer things in life: glamorous design, inspiring dining, impeccable service. There are many 5-star hotels in London but nowhere quite like Claridge's. The hotel is a unique combination of splendour and charm with long-standing connections with royalty that have led to it sometimes being referred to as "annexe to Buckingham Palace". Claridge's has a famous all-day dining and Afternoon Tea restaurant the 'Foyer & Reading Room', L'Epicerie that offers a culinary theatre of the kitchen, and three bars: Claridge's Bar, the intimate Fumoir and effortlessly elegant Painter's Room.

An elegant homage to the hotel's Art Deco heritage, Claridge's Restaurant is a timeless spot for contemporary culinary craft. Menus are a showcase for seasonal, locally sourced produce, with seasonal flavours unfolding across leisurely lunches and effortlessly elegant evenings.

As a Chef de Partie you will be responsible for:

• The preparation and service of food within Claridge's Restaurant.
• Lead and support a team of Commis Chefs and Demi Chef de Parties on your section.
• Ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times.
• Ensuring that the kitchen areas, equipment and utensils are always kept well maintained.
• Appropriate mise-en-place, stock rotation and portion control.
• Preparing food requisitions where required.
• Maintain and effective and collaborative relationship with Front of House colleagues.

Successful candidates for our Chef de Partie opportunity will:

• Demonstrate genuine dedication to Claridge's and show a commitment to consistent quality in our product and service.
• Have a passion for guest service and quality standards
• Have experience as a Chef de Partie or higher in a fast paced kitchen environment
• Hotel experience would be beneficial however not essential
• You will have a passion for food and quality products, be a team player who is an avid learner who wants to be challenged and developed.

Here at Maybourne, we strive to reward our colleagues for the incredible work they do every single day. In return for your hard work and dedication we offer you:

Financial Stability

• Excellent salary package.
• Family Friendly company policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Holiday allowance increase after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Travel Season Ticket Loans.
• Pension Scheme .

Health and Wellbeing Support

• Subsidised monthly Podiatrist and Masseuse treatments.
• Flu vaccination vouchers .
• Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses .
• 24-hour colleague assistance helpline.
• On and off-site Occupational Health Service.
• Death in Service salary contribution.
• Various wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health.
• A complimentary state-of-the-art all-day dining staff restaurant serving a range of nutritious meals.

Recognition and Career Development

• Referral Scheme 'Introduce a Star' where you can earn up to £1,500 .
• Instant colleague recognition and award programme with generous prizes.
• Colleague of the month nominations with generous prizes.
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your Birthday.
• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities.
• In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth.
• Long service awards.

Memorable experiences

• Preferential room rates of £50 per overnight stay for yourself or your family across Maybourne.
• Hotel Guest Experience Stay including an overnight stay and wining and dining at our renowned restaurants and bars.
• 50% Food and Beverage discount across Maybourne.
• Social events (Annual Awards, Summer Maybourne Picnic, Welcome to Work, Annual Colleague Party, Annual Colleague Children's Party, etc.)
• Wedding and Baby gifts.
• Retirement functions.

Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.