Night Chef de Partie

THE ROOF GARDENS

The Roof Gardens is a social club in the sky, 100 feet above the streets of Kensington. Close to an acre of private gardens with views across London to the horizon, The Roof Gardens is a new generation members club. A place of escape, bursting with wildflowers, olive and mulberry trees, grassy lawns and hidden nooks. An Art Deco gem created in 1938, The Roof Gardens has a legendary legacy. People have come together, the curious, creative, riotous, radical and respected alike. Every chapter scatters their seeds in the soil; we are merely the latest gardeners in its ongoing story.

Created for season-by-season, morning-to-moonlight experiences. Al fresco Italian in the Walled Garden, vibrant, healthy twists on club classics in the Sun Pavilion, live performances and cosy cabanas in the Spanish Garden and late-night revelry in our den of decadence, the Biba Bar. Curated talks, debates, supper clubs and intimate celebrations in Esme's private villa. The Roof Gardens’ community is united by open-mindedness, optimism and kindness, not defined by background.

THE ROLE
We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join the prep kitchen at The Roof Gardens. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will be busy supporting the operation to ensure a truly brilliant experience for our members when they dine with us.

You’ll need to be quick-acting, quick-thinking, responsive, and calm under pressure as you work in a busy team to execute preparation, cooking and delivery of your dishes to the very highest standards.

 

Your main responsibilities will include:

Operation and Service

• Help to ensure the smooth-running of your section, by working closely with the team.
• Prepare ingredients, keep your section organised, clean, hygienic, and running smoothly.
• Cook and present high quality dishes from your section, sometimes under considerable time pressure.
• Where needed assist the Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes.
• Manage and train any Commis /junior Chefs, delegating tasks and supporting them in their development.
• Improve your food preparation methods based on feedback.
• Monitor portion and waste control.
• Stock take and order supplies for your station as directed.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff with support from CDP/Sous Chef.
• Carry out any other duties reasonably requested by a member of the Kitchen/Management Team.

Compliance

• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen and all associated equipment with high levels of health and safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene standards, Company policies and procedures and assist with maintaining all necessary documentation to ensure adherence to regulation.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are always followed.

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and should not be seen as an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may develop and change in consultation with line management.

The skills and experience which will help you succeed in this role

• Proven experience in a similar level role or equivalent relevant ideally with experience in a similar luxury lifestyle F&B environment
• Level 2 Food safety and Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award
• Awareness of manual handling techniques and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety
• Experience of kitchen equipment and excellent knowledge of all sections
• Ability to produce excellent high-quality food with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Competent level of English spoken and written and a good level of numeracy
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, unsupervised and deliver quality work
• Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you
• Positive and approachable manner
• Passion for championing diversity, equality, equity and inclusion
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

 

Benefits

• Salary above market rate plus tronc
• 30 days (inc BH) holiday which increase by 1 with each complete year of service + 1 extra day to celebrate YOU and another day to volunteer
• Free healthy meal during your shift
• Growth opportunities, both personally and professionally
• Breakout spaces where you can shower, securely leave your things, and relax with colleagues
• Uniform and laundry
• Zen, multi-faith space, and retreat
• Financial platform Wagestream
• Statutory pension contributions
• A safe journey home - £20 Uber Credit if you finish work between 12-5am

We are a community united by attitude, curiosity and optimism, not defined by background. We celebrate individuality and free expression. It doesn't matter where you have come from, it's where you are going. The Roof Gardens is a welcoming place of acceptance where growth is nurtured, experiences are shared, stories are exchanged and ideas are born.

If you’d like to join us on the next chapter of The Roof Gardens, we’d love to hear from you.