Demi Chef de Partie - Celeste Restaurant
The Role
Be fully aware of The Lanesborough Culture, Service experience along with Guests Recognition that The Lanesborough is renowned for. Be able to promote and be confident with all facilities offered in the hotel.
Working within a brigade under the guidance of a Restaurant Head Chef, an Executive Chef, Florian Favario, and Consultant Chef, Eric Frechon, (Paris most esteemed 3 Michelin Star Chef) you will be part of a professional team with a focus on service delivery and execution of a Michelin level menu that is fundamentally French, modern and tinged with international influences.
As Demi Chef de Partie, you will be supporting the production of an excellent food offering, being able to adapt when necessary based on guests' requirements. Flexibility is required to be involved in different sections and take a pro-active approach in developping your knowledge in all areas.
You and your team must be trained and fully understand both the menu and what is expected in this high level professional brigade with particular emphasis on skills and menu execution with pride, on the job training and a focus on progression within the team.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate would be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
- Previous experience as a Senior Commis or Demi Chef de Partie within a Michelin star kitchen is preferred but not essential
- Good command of the English Language
- Food Hygiene Level 2 preferred although not essential for commencement as will be
certified with the Company
- This role will be required to carry out manual handling and on occasion heavy lifting
The Lanesborough
Moments from Knightsbridge, Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park, in a Regency London Landmark akin to The National Gallery, The Lanesborough offers 93 beautiful rooms and Suites in the heart of the capital.
Following a comprehensive and meticulous refurbishment overseen by designer Alberto Pinto, the world renowned interior design studio, The Lanesborough reopened its doors in July 2015.
The Lanesborough presents bedrooms and dining rooms reinstated to their original Regency splendour, into which the latest communications technologies and entertainment systems have been seamlessly woven.
Unveiling an elegant new design, returned to the Regency Style in-keeping with the rest of the hotel, Guests at The Lanesborough can experience fine dining in Céleste, with Eric Frechon, Paris most esteemed three Michelin star chef bringing his protégé Florian Favario as executive Chef.
The Garden Room resumes its position as the capital's most glamourous cigar lounge and The Library Bar as one of London's most exclusive bars. Seven carefully and individually designed private rooms offer some of the most refined event spaces.
The only hotel guests in London to enjoy 24-hour butler service, they can also be assured the quietest night’s sleep, while remaining just a short walk from Harrods, Harvey Nichols and London’s most exclusive shopping district.
Oetker Collection, as the Management Company, brings their expertise to the United Kingdom for the first time.
Oetker Collection
Oetker Collection is one of the most inspiring selections of masterpiece hotels in the world. The name ‘masterpiece hotels’ includes a pledge; a commitment to provide service of the highest quality, every hour of every day. The pearl as a symbol combines singularity, beauty and quality. The individual pearls bind together to form a unique string of pearls.
Each property is one-of-a-kind, reflecting the unique European heritage and sharing the highest levels of service internationally with exceptional and historic architecture and interiors combining with great attention to detail.
Benefits
The Lanesborough recognises that it would not be successful if it were not for the commitment and dedication of its employees. We are passionate about ensuring that the employee experience is fruitful both professionally and personally. With this in mind the experience and the employee’s wellbeing is fundamental when we consider the benefits for working at The Lanesborough;
- Dental and Optical Benefits
- Season Ticket Loan
- Private Medical Insurance
- Meals on Duty
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Cycle Scheme (Loan to Purchase)
- Dry Cleaning
- Childcare Vouchers
- Training and Development Plans
- Social Committee Activities
- Training Fund Assistance
- Awards and Recognition Programs
(Please note that conditions may apply to be eligible but are offered to all levels of position)
Eligibility
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 as part of the recruitment process.