Come and join us in bringing the Raffles experience to London

The Raffles name is synonymous with luxury, glamour and extraordinary adventure. Raffles London at The OWO on London’s Whitehall, unites the allure and heritage of Raffles with one of the world’s most historic addresses. 

This fine Grade II* Edwardian building has been transformed into a spectacular stage for dazzling celebrations; with fine dining, lively bars, the latest in wellness and beauty therapies, the most luxurious suites and rooms, versatile ballroom and event space.  Within these much-storied walls, where legendary statesmen and women once shaped the modern world, guests are now invited to discover new and inspiring emotions and connections.  At Raffles, you arrive as a guest, leave as a friend and return as family. ​

An exceptional opportunity presents itself for a Demi Chef de Partie to be part of an iconic London Opening.

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:

• Following the methods and recipe as outlined in communication.
• Maintaining and running of section.
• Correcting Storage and labelling of food stuffs, equipment, and dry goods.
• Checking and ordering of equipment via correct channels.
• Involvement in production and development of dishes for all outlets, setting standards.
• Involvement in training of commis chefs and apprentice chefs to set standards.                                                    
• Ensuring the rotas are managed in a fair manner to ensure that guest / business needs are met.
• Ensuring you are aware of and able to advise employees on the correct policies and procedures.
• Monthly communication meetings are arranged and attended.
• Nightly briefings are held with sous chef.
• Employees are regularly given feedback on their performance.
• Maintaining and running of kitchen in Sous chefs absence.
• Involvement in production and development of dishes for all outlets, maintaining standards.
• Maintaining discipline in the department.
• Monitoring training of all members of junior kitchen staff and assessing progress
• Ensuring Correct Storage and labelling of food stuffs, equipment, and dry goods in all kitchen areas by people responsible.
• Ensuring correct stock rotation of food and ordering food goods from suppliers.
• Checking and ordering of equipment via correct channels.
• Additional responsibilities in absence of line manager or senior employee.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned including working in a different department or restaurant, than usually assigned.
• Ensuring new employees are made aware of the correct standard.
• Assisting the Manager in spot checks to maintain departmental standards.

Who are we looking for?

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

Why join our Raffles team?

• You will be offered a competitive salary
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays plus a day extra for every year of your service up to 5 years
• Length of service awards for every year of service
• We offer Life Assurance to all our colleagues
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Free dry cleaning for uniform and an allowance for personal items
• 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
• Worldwide development opportunities across Accor’s extensive brand portfolio