Chef de Partie

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Role: Chef de Partie at The Imperial Hotel

Location: Bloomsbury, London

About Us

Imperial London Hotels is a family run company with a 187-year legacy, dedicated to putting authentic London experiences within everyone’s reach.

This summer, we open the doors to our fully re‑imagined hotel, The Imperial – a new lifestyle offering within our portfolio. With 357 bedrooms, multiple dining venues, a workout studio, and destination rooftop bar, this will be a new beacon, bang in the heart of Bloomsbury, London.

About The Role

We’re searching for a talented and organised Chef de Partie to run their section with confidence. You’ll produce high‑quality dishes, support junior chefs and ensure smooth service throughout.

What You’ll Be Doing

Prepare, cook and present dishes across meat, fish, pastry, desserts, regional dishes and buffet items.
Lead your section and guide Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters.
Run shift briefings when senior chefs are absent.
Prepare food, equipment and materials in advance of service.
Maintain cleanliness and reset your work area to company standards.
Control supplies and reduce waste effectively.
Deliver exceptional guest experiences by anticipating needs and responding promptly.
Ensure food safety, allergen compliance and production of allergen sheets.

Who You Are

Proven experience in a busy professional kitchen, ideally with supervisory exposure.
Level 2 Food Safety and basic allergen training.
Strong English communication skills (CEFR B2–C2).
Confident using IT systems and MS Office.
Bonus: hotel kitchen experience, Level 3 Food Safety, 3+ years catering experience.

What’s In It For You

28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays)
Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Complimentary uniform dry‑cleaning, plus discounted personal dry‑cleaning
Interest‑free Season Ticket Loan
Workplace Pension
Team Member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount
50% discount across ILH F&B outlets
Discounted drinks at Blooms Café
Employee‑funded Health Cash Plan
Local Bloomsbury discounts
Early Pay access
Shopping discounts with selected retailers
Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology
Access to mental health first‑aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme