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

Assist the Head Chef and other Senior Chefs in the organisation and controlling of all kitchen operations as requested. Ensure the effective delivery of the either a la carte, buffet breakfast and assisting with the Meeting & Events offerings to ensure the highest standards of food quality are achieved and the timely delivery to the guest. To ensure healthy options are provided and maintained for the Staff Restaurant. To be able to create a staff menu which a can be rotated monthly with the assistance of HR and Head Chef. Ensure that the brand standards of product preparation and quality are adhered to and delivered on a consistent basis. Effectively plan and manage the product ordering for the breakfast service to ensure optimum stock levels at all times and menu item availability at all times for the guest. Ensure effective organisation of the breakfast service to consistently deliver quality plated breakfast regardless of volumes. Ensure that brand standards of product preparation and quality are adhered to on a consistent basis. Maintain a high level of food presentation and preparation on any section, under clear guidance. Work competently and effectively to ensure the delivery of the standards specified by the Head Chefs/Senior Chefs. Adhere to the Company Food Safety Policy at all times in the preparation and delivery of all food and ensuring the cleanliness of the kitchen at all times. Continually develop and build ingredient and food preparation knowledge to improve delivery of food and presentation of food under the guidance of more Senior Chefs. Ensure the kitchen is always clean, tidy and hygienic following company standards and procedures. Embrace and show a willingness to learn and develop when given training, development and coaching by the more senior Chefs. Assist the kitchen achieving budgetary targets by controlling waste through good stock rotation and control. Deliver adhoc tasks as requested by the Executive or Head Chef and / or Sous Chef.

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 Demi Chef de Partie, help support us through our colleague's maternity leave and take your next step towards an exciting career in the culinary world!

Job Types: Temporary, Part-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

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