- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Posted
- Nov 11, 2026
About Claridge’s
Claridge’s is a Maybourne hotel on Brook Street in London’s Mayfair. Its rooms and public spaces combine Victorian, Art Deco and contemporary design. The hotel operates restaurants, bars, event spaces and a spa, bringing together careers in guest services, housekeeping, culinary work and other hotel departments. Its approach to hospitality places individual guest care and attention to detail at the center of service.
Claridge’s is seeking a Chef de Partie for its Main Kitchen, preparing and serving food across the Foyer and Reading Room, In Room Dining, and a luxury event space serving up to 1,000 people per day. The role includes supporting and managing section teams, maintaining kitchen standards and overseeing mise-en-place, stock rotation and portion control; it is permanent, full-time at 40 hours per week, with a five-days-on, two-days-off shift pattern.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve food for the Foyer and Reading Room, In Room Dining, and the luxury event space, catering for up to 1,000 people per day alongside the Junior Sous Chef and Sous Chef.
- Manage and support Commis Chefs and Demi Chef de Parties on the section.
- Maintain the highest standards at all times.
- Work with and support Chef de Parties, Demi Chef de Parties, and First Commis Chefs.
- Keep kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils clean and tidy.
- Ensure appropriate mise-en-place, stock rotation, and portion control.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated dedication to Claridge’s and commitment to consistent quality in products and service.
- Experience as a Chef de Partie or higher in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Hotel experience is beneficial but not essential.
- Passion for food and quality products; a team player who is eager to learn, be challenged, and develop.
- Thorough understanding of Forbes and LQA Standards.
- Must be eligible to live and work in the UK and provide documented evidence of eligibility.
Skills
Experience
Experience as a Chef de Partie or higher in a fast-paced kitchen environment; hotel experience is beneficial but not essential.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay; holiday allowance increases after 3 and 5 years of service; travel season ticket loans; pension scheme; subsidised monthly podiatrist and masseuse treatments; flu vaccination vouchers; eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses; 24-hour colleague assistance helpline; on- and off-site occupational health service; death-in-service salary contribution; wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health; complimentary all-day dining staff restaurant serving nutritious meals; referral scheme with earnings of up to £1,500; colleague recognition and award programmes with prizes; additional paid day off for birthdays; internal transfer and promotion opportunities; in-house training and development focused on career progression and personal growth; long-service awards; preferential Maybourne room rates of £50 per overnight stay; hotel guest experience stay including an overnight stay and dining at the hotels’ restaurants and bars; 50% food and beverage discount across Maybourne; social events; wedding and baby gifts; retirement functions. Terms and conditions apply to benefits.
Culture
Claridge’s emphasizes personal service and care in the details of a guest’s stay. Its recruitment materials describe collaboration across departments and opportunities for learning and development.
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