Job Description

Job Overview

The Westminster London, an iconic hotel comprising stylish and uniquely designed 464 bedrooms. Like the location at large, The Westminster echoes a lively but intimate setting infused with mystery and curiosity, leaving you with a feeling there's more than meets the eye, with our unique F&B offerings from a Cafe, with a chic lounge with a bustling bar scene, an inspired menu on the 1st Floor, featuring its very own bowling alley.

Located in the heart of historic London, The Westminster is surrounded by the capital's most famous landmarks: The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey are a stroll away in an area rich with history, home to some of the world's most legendary authors and political figures. We would love to hear from you to join our Kitchen Team as a Chef de Partie and contribute to creating memorable dining experiences for our guests.

We would love to hear from candidates keen to join Kitchen Team and contribute to creating memorable dining experiences for our guests!

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting the Head Chef & Kitchen manager in the day to day running of the kitchen. Responsible for day to day production on all sections within the department. Must be able to execute all menu items for assigned stations. Has a complete understanding of work safety and emergency procedures. Responsible for ordering for the sections and assisting sous chefs with ordering. Fully understand the importance of and have the ability to follow recipes. Knowledge and ability to produce all levels of food preparation. Ensure that all food products are prepared to maintain our quality standards consistently at all times resulting in positive feedback. Ensure that all given tasks are completed daily before you leave for the day and that you communicate your departure with the sous chef before leaving. Assure that all daily cleaning and organizational standards are met consistently throughout the day in both storage and production areas. Perform all duties while following all health department sanitation requirements and due diligence document. Complete any other task given with enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism. Be competent in training all junior staff including demi chef de parties, commis chefs and apprentices or students. Be fully committed to assisting the Head Chef, Sous Chefs in the day to day running of the operation. Be responsible for food safety, food production, monitoring stock levels and production levels against business levels.

Skills

Minimum 2-3 years professional cooking experience in a full-service restaurant Basic product identification knowledge in produce, meats, fish and shellfish, dry goods, pastry items and equipment. Understand basic cooking methods: braising, poaching, roasting, steaming, saute, grilling, blanching. Proficient knife skills, ability to cut all vegetables and fruits in all utilized cuts and have the ability to train and monitor others. Possess good financial and English skills for calculating, communicating, writing requisitions/ completing prep food forms, inventory lists, and for retrieving information as needed.
Join our team as a Chef de Partie and take your next step towards an exciting career in the culinary world!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,957.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

London SW1P 4DD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Kitchen: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Chef de Partie July 2025 001