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  • Chef de Partie
    Chef de Partie
    53 minutes ago
    £35000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Are you a culinary enthusiast seeking an opportunity to showcase your talent and thrive in a dynamic environment? Join our esteemed team at Firmdale Hotels, where we are renowned for our commitment to excellence in hospitality. We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Chef de Partie to become an integral part of our culinary team at the vibrant Dorset Square Hotel. As a Chef de Partie, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen, contributing to the delivery of exceptional dining experiences for our guests. Your responsibilities will include coordinating the preparation and service of breakfast, lunch, or dinner in our fast-paced environment. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for culinary excellence, you will uphold our high standards and contribute to the success of our culinary offerings Responsibilities: • Execute kitchen operations with confidence and precision, showcasing your expertise in food preparation., • Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, adhering to strict Health and Safety regulations., • Collaborate effectively with our Kitchen Team, demonstrating excellent communication and teamwork skills., • Prepare and deliver room service orders promptly and to the highest quality standards., • Proactively complete food prep tasks for upcoming service, ensuring seamless operations., • Showcase your passion for food through every dish, paying meticulous attention to detail in presentation and flavour. What You Need: • Previous experience in a similar role is essential, along with a solid understanding of kitchen operations in a high-pressure environment., • We are looking for individuals who are genuinely passionate about food and take pride in delivering dishes of the highest quality., • As a Chef de Partie, you will have the opportunity to supervise a small team, providing guidance and support to ensure seamless service., • You will be responsible for monitoring stock levels within your section and assisting with ordering to maintain optimal inventory levels., • With excellent organizational and communication skills, you will thrive in our team-oriented environment, contributing to the overall success of our culinary operations. What We Offer: • Competitive annual salary of £35,000 plus service charge., • Access to Stream our financial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day, benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching., • Health cash plan (including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and complementary therapies), • Discounted cinema tickets, gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants, • Complimentary meals on shift, • Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent, • Flexible scheduling without split shifts, • Dry cleaning service for work attire and discounted personal dry cleaning, • Enhanced holiday allowance based on length of service, • Season ticket loan for convenient commuting, • Ongoing training, professional development, and fully funded English lessons, • Regular social events, team activities, and fitness sessions, • Benefits like cycle to work scheme and annual long service awards, • One allocated paid day per year for volunteering work, • Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks, • And much more!! About Us Our very first opening, and the hotel where Tim and Kit Kemp's vision for Firmdale Hotels began, Dorset Square Hotel occupies a handsome Regency building overlooking the garden square that was once the site of Thomas Lord's original cricket ground. Set in the charming, residential heart of Marylebone, it's surrounded by some of the capital's finest independent shops, cafés, restaurants and historic buildings. At its heart is The Potting Shed, our much-loved bar and restaurant, which brings its own warmth and character to this already special address. There's a real sense of history and heritage to this place, and a warmth that comes from being where it all started. To work at Dorset Square is to be part of that story, and to help write the next chapter through the care and dedication you bring to every guest experience. You'll be joining an award-winning team: • Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, 2025 & 2026, • One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024, • Readers' Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveller, 2025 You can see a full list of our awards and accolades here: https://www.firmdalehotels.com/b/awards-accolades/ Firmdale Hotels was founded in London, in 1985 by husband and wife team, Tim and Kit Kemp. Today, Firmdale has grown to include hotels and private residences across London and New York as well restaurants, bars, spas, an online shop, interior design studio and Laundry facility. Firmdale Hotels welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process. In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.

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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    4 days ago
    £14–£16 hourly
    Full-time
    Clapham, Lambeth

    SOUS CHEF – NEW ITALIAN CONCEPT La Rueda – Clapham, London La Rueda is entering an exciting new chapter with a fresh Italian restaurant concept, and we are looking for an ambitious and hands-on Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. This is a great opportunity for a chef who wants to be part of a venue that is evolving, developing its food offering and building a strong kitchen culture from the ground up. The Role Working closely with the Head Chef and management team, you will help lead the kitchen through service while maintaining high standards across food quality, consistency, hygiene and kitchen organisation. Key responsibilities: • Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, • Lead the kitchen team during service when required, • Prepare and cook Italian dishes to a consistently high standard, • Maintain excellent food quality, presentation and portion control, • Assist with menu development and new dishes, • Manage prep, stock rotation and kitchen organisation, • Ensure HACCP, food safety and hygiene standards are followed, • Help control food costs and minimise waste, • Train and support junior chefs, • Maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen, • Work efficiently in a busy restaurant environment About You We are looking for someone who is: • Experienced as a Sous Chef or strong CDP ready for the next step, • Passionate about Italian food and hospitality, • Hands-on and confident leading a kitchen team, • Organised, reliable and calm under pressure, • Strong on food hygiene and kitchen standards, • Creative and interested in developing dishes, • A positive team player with good communication skills, • Comfortable working evenings, weekends and busy services Why Join Us? 🔥 New Italian concept with the opportunity to make your mark 🍝 Opportunity to contribute to menu development 👨‍🍳 Work closely with the Head Chef and management team 📈 Opportunity to grow with the business 🎉 Busy social restaurant environment in Clapham 🤝 We are looking for someone who wants to be part of the journey, not simply fill a position Location:Clapham, London Position:Sous Chef Employment:Full-time Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Start:ASAP If you are an ambitious chef looking for your next opportunity and want to be part of an exciting new Italian concept, **we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a short introduction about yourself.

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  • Chef de Partie
    Chef de Partie
    6 days ago
    £12.71–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    ALL ROADS – BRIXTONModern comfort. Built on community.NEWLY OPENED MAY 2026 – HIRING NOW All Roads has always been about people. Food, music, energy and creating spaces where people come together. We started with supper clubs and built this slowly. No big backing, no shortcuts. Just people showing up, again and again. Sold out nights, word of mouth, residencies, collaborations. Proper support that’s never watered down. Now we’re opening our first neighbourhood restaurant in Brixton.The food matters. Good ingredients, cooked properly. Thought out plates that actually hit. No frills. Just real food, done well, in a space that feels like home. Director led, on the ground and in service.We’re looking for a Chef ready to step up and grow with us. GETTING STRAIGHT TO IT This role is for someone who genuinely cares about food. You may not already be a ‘Lead Chef' but you will be ready to confidently step into your own! You’re curious, thoughtful and always looking to push further. Eager to learn more, but also ready to share what you know.You should be confident enough to speak up, contribute ideas and help shape the kitchen, while working with respect for others and their contributions. You take pride in the details and want to cook food that actually means something.We’re building a strong, collaborative kitchen and want people who are part of that. WHAT’S ALL YOU-⁠ ⁠Running sections and supporting the pass-⁠ ⁠Prep planning, organisation and consistency-⁠ ⁠Supporting ordering, stock control and minimising waste-⁠ Support in ⁠training and developing junior chefs-⁠ ⁠Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety-⁠ ⁠Working closely with the founders on menu development-⁠ ⁠Managing service flow and stepping up to lead when needed WHAT’S GOOD HERE-⁠ ⁠Fair rotas, planned ahead-⁠ ⁠Balanced schedules that make sense-⁠ ⁠Proper breaks, always-⁠ ⁠30% off food + wine-⁠ ⁠First drink on us-⁠ ⁠Tronc shared properly + surplus redistributed-⁠ ⁠Occasional team perks-⁠ ⁠Proper family meal every shift-⁠ ⁠Cost price meat + wine-⁠ ⁠Staff socials — time with your team-⁠ ⁠Your birthday off-⁠ ⁠Clear structure and expectations-⁠ ⁠Real development with the founders-⁠ ⁠Room to grow with us We’re building this properly. If you’ve got it, you’ll want in early. Not for everyone and that’s the point. Looking forward to hearing who you are and why you want in. If you’re right, we’ll move quick. Speak soon,M&P

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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    2 months ago
    £16–£18 hourly
    Full-time
    Balham, Wandsworth

    Sous Chef – Pinky Steakhouse | Balham, London Ready to lead one of South London’s most exciting new restaurants? Pinky is a modern neighbourhood steakhouse with a passion for exceptional ingredients, honest cooking, and serious attention to detail. We’re building a small, talented team that takes pride in quality over quantity, and we’re looking for an ambitious Sous Chef who wants to grow with us. This is more than just another Sous Chef position. We’re looking for someone who wants a long-term home, with a genuine opportunity to progress into a Head Chef role as the business expands. What you’ll be doing You’ll work closely with the leadership team to deliver consistently outstanding food while helping shape the future of the kitchen. Our menu is intentionally focused: • Premium steaks cooked over charcoal, • High-quality appetisers and sides, • Seasonal creative specials, • Simple food executed to an exceptional standard What we’re looking for We’re seeking a chef who has: • Strong experience cooking over charcoal grills, • Excellent knowledge of classic European cookery, • A solid grounding in all fundamental kitchen techniques, • Confidence producing quality stocks, sauces and reductions from scratch, • Experience with steak cookery and precise temperature control, • High standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety, • The ability to lead by example in a small, hands-on kitchen, • A calm, professional attitude under pressure, • Passion for quality and continuous improvement Why join Pinky? • Genuine opportunity to become Head Chef, • Work with a small, passionate and ambitious team, • Be part of a growing hospitality company with exciting future projects, • Creative input into seasonal specials and menu development, • Competitive salary based on experience, • Staff meals, discounts and opportunities for career progression If you’re the sort of chef who believes that the basics matter, loves cooking over fire, takes pride in every plate, and wants to help build something special from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and tell us why you’d be a great fit for Pinky. If you’re targeting stronger chefs, I’d also increase the advertised salary slightly above the local market—it often improves the quality of applicants significantly.

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