Imperial London Hotels
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 organized 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.
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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
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