Casual Demi Chef de Partie, Colleague Restaurant at The Savoy Hotel

The Savoy is one of the world's most iconic hotels. We are the original British luxury hotel, opened in 1889, and have a reputation for outstanding service excellence. We blend our rich history with innovation, and have played host to royalty, world leaders, and legends of the stage and screen. Today, we pride ourselves on creating special memories for our guests by delivering the very best in five-star luxury hospitality.

Our award-winning, colleague-centric culture truly differentiates us in the luxury hospitality marketplace. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, along with outstanding career development opportunities globally within Fairmont.

• Top Ten (Big Organisations) – Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025

• HR in Hospitality Awards 2025:

  • 🏆 Excellence in Employee Experience

  • 🏆 HR Team of the Year

  • 🏆 HR Leader of the Year – awarded to our Director of People & Culture, Sally Webster

• Institute of Hospitality Awards 2025

  • 🏆 Talent Development Team of the Year

Job Title: Casual Demi Chef de Partie, Colleague Restaurant: Backstage    

Department: Backstage, Kitchen                                

Inspired and Supported by: Sous Chef

Salary: £19.38 per hour (including service charge)

Your purpose will be:

• To support the Sous Chef and Chef de Partie in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for our colleagues, while taking ownership of your section and mentoring junior team members.
• Managing mise en place and cooking for your section to maintain consistency and quality
• Assisting in the development of menus and sharing creative ideas for improvement
• Leading and mentoring Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters, setting a positive example
• Ensuring compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and COVID-19 regulations at all times
• Maintaining a clean and well-organised section, including completing stock takes and cleaning schedules
• Attending kitchen briefings and contributing to team discussions
• Reporting any issues to the senior kitchen team, while always seeking ways to improve operations

You will be accountable for:

• Running a designated section with minimal supervision
• Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes in line with our recipes and standards
• Supporting the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service during all shifts

What you will need to do in this role?

• 2+ years' experience in a professional kitchen, ideally in a hotel or large-scale operation
• Solid knowledge of basic culinary techniques and food safety standards
• A passion for hospitality and pride in delivering high-quality food
• Effective communication skills and the confidence to interact across teams
• A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work well under pressure
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently when needed

Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary, pension, and life assurance
• 31–33 days of holiday (including public holidays)
• Cashback for wellbeing/healthcare expenses & Perkbox
• Exclusive discounts:
  • Savoy, Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor hotels (friends & family rates included)
  • 50% off at American & Beaufort Bars, Afternoon Tea, spa, florist, and select Gordon Ramsay restaurants
  • 20% off at other Gordon Ramsay restaurants and Restaurant 1890
• Free stay at The Savoy after probation
• Colleague restaurant, interfaith prayer room and wellness room
• Laundry services for all colleagues
• Gym access, cycle-to-work scheme and gym membership discount
• Season ticket loan for commuting
• Employee assistance program
• English classes, optician reimbursements, and local discounts for F&B and retail