Demi Chef de Partie

**Job Identification:**
**Job Category:** Culinary
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Salary** Competitive
Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to join the pre-opening team for this highly anticipated new luxury hotel opening later this year.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced luxury hotelier to join the founding team and help shape the guest experience at this landmark hotel.
Located at the end of The Mall opposite Buckingham Palace, Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch will feature 100 elegant rooms and suites and 17,500 sqft of private residences. The hotel will open with two signature restaurants - Coreus by Clare Smyth and Caf Boulud by Daniel Boulud - bringing together two of the worlds most celebrated Michelin-starred chefs. Guests will also enjoy a world-class spa, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, and a collection of grand event spaces, including a ballroom for up to 320 guests.
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is Hiltons flagship luxury brand, known for its timeless elegance, iconic properties, and sincerely elevated service that delivers bespoke, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the worlds most sought-after destinations.
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**A World of Rewards**
Competitive salary + service charge
Complimentary, nourishing meals provided while on duty
Exceptional development programmes, designed to support and accelerate your growth at every stage
Opportunities to make a meaningful impact through our industryleading Corporate Responsibility initiatives
Team Member Travel Programme, offering exclusive discounted stays and 50% off food & beverage
High street savings through Perks at Work
28 days holiday, including bank holidays, rising to 33 days with length of service
We are looking for hospitality professionals who are passionate about delivering an exceptional fives star guest experience, consistently upholding the worldclass service standards recognised by Forbes.
**Heres what youll do during a typical day:**
As a Demi Chef de Partie, you will play a key role in delivering refined culinary offerings, supporting an elevated dining experience for Guests and Members. You will contribute to culinary excellence, operational efficiency, and financial performance within a luxury kitchen environment.
Prepare and present highquality dishes in strict accordance with brand standards and culinary guidelines
Maintain immaculate workspaces, ensuring cleanliness, organisation, and strict adherence to crosscontamination protocols
Execute all mise en place for relevant menus with precision and consistency
Respond to guestrelated requests professionally, ensuring timely and positive resolutions
Ensure all food items are of exceptional quality and stored in compliance with food safety standards
Support cost control initiatives, contributing to gross profit improvement and departmental financial objectives
Collaborate seamlessly with colleagues across departments to ensure flawless service delivery
Proactively report maintenance issues, hygiene concerns, or potential hazards
Comply fully with hotel security procedures, fire regulations, and all health, safety, and food safety legislation
Demonstrate clear awareness of departmental targets and actively contribute to their achievement
Operate with environmental responsibility, supporting sustainable kitchen practices
**What are we looking for?**
A Demi Chef de Partie representing Hiltons luxury portfolio consistently acts in the best interests of our Guests while collaborating with the wider Team. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate the following attributes, skills, and qualifications:
NVQ Level 2
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
A positive, professional, and serviceoriented attitude
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to perform under pressure in a highexpectation environment
Confidence working independently as well as part of a structured culinary team
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
Previous experience in a similar role within a qualitydriven, luxury kitchen environment
**What It Takes to Make the Stay**
At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
A passion for spreading the light and warmth of **Hospitality** . Acting with **Integrity** and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through **Leadership** . A belief that **Teamwork** drives the best outcomes. A sense of **Ownership** and accountability. And a focus on the **Now** , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.
**Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture**
At Hilton, we dont just deliver exceptional experiences for our guestswe build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, weve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the Worlds Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands ( , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, were setting new standards for the future of travel.
Whether youre starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the careerand help us make every stay a little more magical.
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