Imperial London Hotels
Chef De Partie Indian Specialist
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Chef De Partie - Indian Specialist
(Tandoori Chef)
Imperial Hotels London - Based at Tavistock Hotel
40 hours (Fully Flexible 5 out of 7 days weekly rota)
£37,000.00 + Service charge + Benefits
Are you a skilled and organised team player?
Do you have a passion for cooking and experimenting with flavours?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment whilst maintaining high standards?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re looking for a talented and dedicated Chef De Partie to join our Kitchen Team. As a Chef De Partie, you'll play an essential role in crafting memorable dining experiences for our guests, maintaining consistent food quality and standards across stages of food production, and ensuring adherence to HACCP procedures and food safety regulations. You will be collaborating with the Head Chef to develop the seasonal menu, manage food costs whilst minimising wastage and support in overseeing the kitchen's day-to-day operations.
Key Duties
- To prepare, cook and present well-balanced meals and specialised dishes to the highest quality incorporating cultural and dietary needs as required.
- Ensure that appropriate methods of cooking and presentation are used to maintain high standards of service.
- Conducts quality control checks of goods received (i.e. fresh meat, fish), ensuring legal and quality standards are maintained.
Why Join Us?
As an experienced Indian Specialist CDP, we are committed to supporting your career growth. We offer a variety of internal and external training courses to help you develop the skills needed to progress into a Head Chef role.
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Every day is different, with the opportunity to work in a busy yet supportive kitchen. You'll be part of a dedicated team that ensures every dish is prepared to perfection, creating meals that captivate every guest. Nestled opposite the picturesque Russell Square Gardens in the vibrant heart of Bloomsbury, London. The Tavistock Hotel has 395 rooms and is a homely place to be, offering an on-site Indian restaurant bar and laid-back lounge bar.
What We’re Looking For
- 3 Years Experience as a Chef De Partie in the Hotel Industry
- Level 3 Supervising Food & Safety Qualification or similar qualification
- Stock taking experience
- Menu costing experience
- Experience in a busy, large-scale operation to cope under pressure in a calm and efficient manner to set deadlines
- Experience in complying with Health & Safety requirements
- Strong foundation in cooking techniques
- Passion for food
- Team-oriented attitude
- Creative flair for presentation
- Eye for perfection
- Problem-solving skills
- Happy in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility to work varied shifts such as early mornings, evenings, and weekends
What’s in it for you?
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service
- 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
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With a 185-year legacy, our company combines the stability of a long-standing 7th generation family business with the innovation of a startup. We have big plans for growth, and we need someone who shares our excitement for the future, whilst upholding our core values of positivity, care, collaboration, growth, and pride.
We are part of the Imperial London Family of Hotels, a family-run company with over 185 years of history. We’re rewriting the traditional hospitality mindset, paving the way for a fresh approach at our 8 hotels and 9 restaurants in Bloomsbury. Our purpose is to provide authentic London experiences and memorable stays to all our guests, and we believe that starts with the right team.
Are you ready to take your culinary skills to the next level and contribute to our new generation of hoteliers? Please reach out to us today!
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