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About the Role
Join the pre-opening culinary team of Delano London as an exceptional Chef de Partie. Take ownership of your section, lead junior chefs, and help establish a kitchen operation that delivers memorable, consistently excellent food from opening day.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of your assigned section, ensuring excellent preparation, organisation, service delivery and food quality.
- Prepare, cook and present dishes to the required Delano standard, following recipes, specifications, portion controls and plating guidelines.
- Lead by example and maintain a calm, professional and supportive working environment within your section.
- Take responsibility for the day-to-day organisation, guidance, training and development of the Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs assigned to you.
- Work closely with the Executive Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef and Sous Chef to support a smooth and efficient pre-opening and service operation.
- Ensure your section is fully prepared before service, with all mise en place, equipment, ingredients and production requirements ready.
- Maintain excellent standards of food quality, freshness, consistency, presentation, timing and portion control.
- Support menu tastings, recipe development, mock services, training sessions and other pre-opening activities.
- Help establish and maintain recipes, prep lists, par levels, cleaning schedules, opening and closing procedures and section standards.
- Coordinate effectively with other kitchen sections, Pastry, Stewarding, Front of House and wider hotel departments.
- Support stock control, ordering, deliveries, storage, labelling, rotation, waste reduction and responsible use of ingredients.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP, allergen management, Health & Safety, company policies and all relevant legal requirements.
- Remain flexible across the wider culinary operation and support events, room service, private dining and other hotel requirements when needed.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a quality restaurant, luxury hotel or high-volume kitchen environment.
- Excellent knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, presentation, kitchen organisation and service delivery.
- Confident, hands-on chef who takes ownership of your section and remains present throughout service.
- Excellent knowledge of mise en place, cooking techniques, presentation, kitchen organisation and service delivery.
- Confident leading, training and supporting Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs.
- Natural team player who communicates clearly, supports colleagues and creates a positive working environment.
- Understanding of food safety, HACCP, allergens, temperature control, cleanliness and disciplined kitchen routines.
- Awareness of portion control, food cost, waste reduction, ordering and the commercial realities of a busy kitchen.
- Organised, reliable and able to prioritise effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
- Calm under pressure, adaptable when plans change and willing to take ownership of problems and solutions.
- Flexible to work weekends, public holidays, events, pre-opening activities and key hotel operating periods.
Skills
- Mediterranean/Portuguese cuisine experience is a real plus.
Location
- London
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- Chef de Partie
Benefits
- Access to a range of colleague benefits, hotel stays and experiences across the wider group.
About the Company
- Opening in late 2026, Delano London brings the spirit and celebrated heritage of the iconic Delano Miami Beach to London, reimagined for a new generation.
- Set overlooking Kensington Gardens, the hotel will feature 67 rooms and suites, Lana Lusa, the legendary Rose Bar and Rose Lounge, alongside The Source wellness offering.
- Delano is a place where personality, creativity and genuine connection come together.
- We value curiosity, individuality and a sense of fun, creating an environment where our people can be themselves while delivering thoughtful, intuitive and genuinely warm hospitality.
- Delano London is part of Ennismore, a global collective of entrepreneurial, founder-built brands rooted in creativity, culture and community, and a joint venture with Accor.
- Joining Delano London means being part of something from the very beginning.
- It is an opportunity to help shape the next chapter of an iconic brand, work alongside an ambitious and creative team and play a part in creating a hotel that feels distinctly Delano from day one.
- Be part of the team bringing an iconic brand into its next chapter.
- At Delano London, personality counts, ideas are welcomed and everyone plays a part in creating something memorable.
- We work hard, make it fun and look out for one another, with opportunities to learn, grow and build meaningful relationships across Delano, Ennismore and Accor.
- Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
- A kitchen culture that values quality, teamwork, personality, learning and genuine hospitality.
- The chance to contribute ideas, develop your career and grow with the hotel and the wider Delano brand.
- Plenty of opportunity for development as the hotel and the wider brand continue to grow.
- Work within a global community of distinctive lifestyle and hospitality brands.