Demi Chef de Partie

Overview

Join us as a Demi Chef De Partie at The Dorchester, recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024 & 2025 and ‘Hotel of the year – London’ at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We nurture a culture of inclusiveness aligned with our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a Demi Chef De Partie you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You ll learn not only from your fellow legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, to achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

You’ll love what you do and take pride in delighting our guests:

• You will be responsible for daily food preparations during your day, creating delectable dishes ranging from informal dining on breakfast, lunch and dinner. This will include supervising and leading a team of Commis Chefs together with the Chef de Partie or in their absence; take orders from Chef de Partie and assign tasks to Commis Chefs and check they are carried out correctly;
  
  sample, smell and observe food to ensure our guests receive the best experience.
• You’ll also show flexibility and creativity in dealing with guests’ special requests and challenges that may arise during the day.

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Demi Chef De Partie, but we’ll provide specifics on how we care for our hotel.

• Our values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As a Demi Chef De Partie you’ll bring these to life and continue to create our legacy.
• Communication is key to keeping our departments running smoothly. You have great communication skills with a strong customer service ethic.
• English is the primary language used in our hotel. You can comfortably communicate in English.

• Complimentary Stays:
  Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts at our hotels, and benefits from discounts at various high street and online shops.
• Employee Perks:
  Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); benefits include Seasonal ticket loan, Rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and eye care vouchers.
• Training and Development:
  Access apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5, in partnership with nationally recognised apprenticeship providers.
• Social Events:
  Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus:
  Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
• Well-being Support:
  Access immediate well-being advice; we care about our employees.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please call People & Culture team on  or email  so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.