Senior Chef de Partie

Here at 100 Queen's Gate Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, we know our colleagues are key to our success. That's why we're passionate about offering limitless opportunities for career progression, personal growth, as well as a supportive and empowering work environment. Not only that, we also offer a host of exceptional team member benefits too.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Chef de Partie to join our luxury hotel situated in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

The Role

As a Senior Chef de Partie, you will be a key part of our culinary team, working under the guidance of the Sous Chef and Head Chef to maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation, and hygiene across your section. You'll also help lead and inspire junior chefs, ensuring smooth and efficient kitchen operations in line with our luxury hospitality standards.

Your main duties include:

Taking full responsibility for your section, ensuring food quality, consistency, and service excellence.
Supporting the Sous Chef in supervising junior kitchen team members and contributing to their ongoing training and development.
Assisting with stock control, ordering, and waste management to help achieve food cost targets.
Ensuring all food is prepared and presented in line with health & safety and hygiene regulations.
Actively participating in menu development and suggesting new dishes or improvements.
Contributing to a positive team culture and maintaining a clean and organised work environment.

About you

We are looking for a passionate and motivated chef with strong culinary skills and leadership qualities. You will have experience in a similar role within a hotel or fine dining environment, with a genuine enthusiasm for high-quality cuisine and a desire to progress within the kitchen brigade.

You will also have:

Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-quality kitchen
Excellent culinary knowledge with a keen eye for detail and presentation
Strong understanding of food hygiene and health & safety regulations
Good organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure
A collaborative mindset and the ability to motivate others
A flexible and proactive approach with a desire to learn and grow

The Hotel

Situated in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, with 228 bedrooms, including 11 suites, this period building has been beautifully restored to its former glory in a luxurious design to offer the ultimate in relaxation.

Guests can enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea in Botanica, with its sophisticated atrium setting, or unwind with a late-night drink in our cocktail bar, ESQ. The hotel also features W/A Kensington, our signature restaurant, offering elegant dining experiences.

Why join the 100 Queen's Gate Team?

Benefits and Perks

Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan
Go Hilton - Discount programme for you, your friends & family to stay in over 7,200 Hilton hotels worldwide, starting from £40 a night
Life Assurance Scheme
Pension Scheme
Complimentary meals on duty
Opportunities for internal career progression
Dry cleaning and uniform laundering on duty
Professional training and development opportunities
Paid birthday day off
Employee recognition programmes to celebrate your achievements
Refer a Friend incentive
MyCrimson Rewards - Cashback and discount platform for online and in-store shopping

Elegibility

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Candidates will be required to provide documented evidence of eligibility as part of the recruitment process.

Crimson Hotels is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.