Demi Chef de Partie - Saison Restaurant

Raffles London at The OWO is home to three unique dining experiences created by Mauro Colagreco, the acclaimed chef behind Mirazur on the Côte d'Azur, which was awarded the illustrious title of Best Restaurant at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019. He is also the first chef to be appointed as the UNESCO Ambassador for biodiversity, which will see Mauro continue his work promoting an awareness of the impact that food choices have on ecosystems. At Raffles London, Colagreco offers three dining experiences: Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London at The OWO, Saison and Mauro’s Table.

Driven by a consistent commitment to seasonality, local procurement, and sustainability, all three of Colagreco’s dining experiences will showcase the UK’s best organic produce sourced daily from farms, fields, and shores across the country. Colagreco’s culinary offering will truly be the heart and soul of the hotel, in which guests and locals can come together to celebrate, meet, entertain and delight.

An exceptional opportunity presents itself for a Demi Chef de Partie to join Saison Restaurant at the Raffles London at the OWO.

Reporting into Executive Chef, you will assist Sous Chefs/ Chef de Parties in the preparation and service of food ensuring that the highest standards are always maintained and to ensure that the Kitchen areas designated, equipment and utensils are always kept clean & tidy to the standards required by the Hotel.

Specifically, as the Demi Chef de Partie, your responsibility’s will include:

• Maintaining and running of section.
• Correcting Storage and labelling of food stuffs, equipment, and dry goods.
• Checking and ordering of equipment via correct channels.
• Production of mise en place to set standards.
• Involvement in production and development of dishes for all outlets, setting standards.
• Involvement in training of commis chefs and apprentice chefs to set standards.                                                    

• Contributing to the effective management of costs, zero waste factor.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and managers.
• Ensuring new employees are made aware of the correct standard.
• Ensuring there is a harmonious and cordial working environment.
• Assisting the Manager in spot checks to maintain departmental standards.
• Be prepared to conduct job training with staff to maintain department standards.

Who are we looking for?

• Excellent communication skills where a positive kitchen culture is created by strong values
• Previous relevant experience
• A creative approach to the production of high-quality food

Why join our Raffles team?

Not only will you be joining one of the world’s best hotels you will also receive great benefits including:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays plus a day extra for every year of your service up to 5 years (35 Days).
• Staff meals whist on duty.
• Free dry cleaning for uniform.
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Life Assurance 1x salary
• Employee assistance program, including virtual GP and financial advice.
• Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme.
• Colleague gifting to celebrate special occasions.
• Paid days off to move house or give back time to a charity of your choice.
• Internal learning and development programmes tailored to you.  
• Fun-filled events, whether that’s a pub quiz, team run or festive party.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates of up to 30% at Accor worldwide and Raffles London F&B outlets.
• Worldwide development opportunities across Accor’s extensive brand portfolio.

What are the Raffles Values?

Be You: Be creative, innovative, and enthusiastic, showing your personality and flair.

Be Kind: Demonstrates humility and generosity through emotional connection with colleagues and guests.

Be Happy: Consistently uplifting colleagues and guests through a joyful connection and positive personality.

Be Confident: Openly shares knowledge and skills with other colleagues to achieve excellence.

Have Your Purpose: Demonstrating care and responsibility within your role, to make a tangible impact on the business.