Dining here may be the one topic London's famous poets and politicians always agree on
Our legendary Regent Street address has long been the capital's hub for fine food, wine and conversation. Oscar Wilde chose the Café Royal, and its unmatched wine selection, for his salon, while Winston Churchill favored our steaks, stilton and champagne. Even those who differed on most things, came together here to enjoy an atmosphere, and a range of gourmet pleasures, found nowhere else. The story continues today, as Albert Adrià and other celebrated chefs add to the culinary excitement. This, it seems, is a tradition everyone can agree on.
Working under the direction and guidance of Executive Chef, Jeremy Brown; he brings a wealth of know-how and experience to the hotels culinary operation. In the chefs words, he was particularly inspired by the dedicated front of house and back of house teams who strive to give every single guest a memorable dining experience. He is passionate about working with seasonal produce and training the next generation of chefs.
Jeremy heads up our 50 strong brigade of chefs and is in charge of the culinary offering in our restaurants Ten Room and Papillon, afternoon tea at the Oscar Wilde Bar, the Green Bar, our spa lounge at Akasha, in room dining and The Club at Café Royal to bring you only the finest dining experiences.
Working within one of London’s newest and modern kitchens featuring all of the latest specialist culinary equipment, our talented culinary team showcase both flair and creativity in combining quality British ingredients with a cosmopolitan mix of International, Italian and French influences to create an elegant, yet contemporary theme in keeping with the Café Royal’s history and hallmarks of exceptional quality and style.
Your Role
As a Chef De Partie at Café Royal you will become part of a special culinary team that requires dedication, passion and knowledge of the London Restaurant scene to successfully master the delivery of our products and services in a consistent and timely fashion.
Working as part of a large kitchen you will demonstrate a flexible and adaptive hands-on approach in order to lead and supervise a dedicated section of talented culinary professionals. With access to some of London's newest and most modern kitchen facilities, you’ll showcase knowledge, skill and creativity for combining and working with quality British and international ingredients in front of your peers and colleagues.
Your Profile
You will epitomise the very essence of 21st century hospitality; with a natural flair and elegance for service and a passion and enthusiasm for providing an exceptional guest experience and a level of service that is both confident and calm. As a true hospitality professional, you will be well versed in Culinary operations and have the finesse to execute the correct order of service with both personality and style.
• Proven experience ideally as a Chef De Partie within a luxury hotel or high-quality destination restaurant
• Professionally trained as a chef with minimum NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification or equivalent for a Chef de Partie
• Desire to join a hotel to grow and develop with, and proven commitment to past employers
• Exposure to international cuisines, particularly with Italian or modern European influences is advantageous
• Flexibility to work evening and weekend shifts
Benefits
• 4 Days per Week with 3 days off (47 hours per week)
• On-duty meal
• Uniform provided and laundered
• Pension Scheme
• Group Life Insurance
• 20 days holiday rising to 25 days after 5 years’ service + Bank Holidays
• Fantastic training and development opportunities
• Be part of an exciting, up and coming brand in the industry – already a member of ‘Leading Hotels of the World’
• Recognition rewards
• Annual Free Nights, Discounted Room rates and F and B
Ready to join the team?
Please apply by clicking the 'Email' link. Please ensure to send a cover letter (outlining your suitability for the vacancy) and a resume that is fully up to date and correct.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are unable to contact unsuccessful candidates. In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates.