Chef de Partie Grill Section

At Kimpton Fitzroy London we are looking for a Chef de Partie - Grill Section to join our luxury hotel in Central London.

A “London Hotel Like No Other,” Kimpton Fitzroy London is an iconic 19th-century building which meets the London of today: From the outside, this landmark building, which occupies the eastern side of Bloomsbury’s Russell Square, looks every bit the part of grande dame. Inside, though, contemporary interiors beckon the discerning traveller to settle in and stay a while. Want to be part of this Lifestyle Luxury property?

As a Grill Chef we will support you to:

• Be yourself - bringing the real you to work, with your unique personality we want you to be who you are!

• Lead yourself – we trust you to make decisions and exert your creativity in order to provide our guests with heartfelt human connections, we trust you to do right!

• Make it count – you matter, and we will provide you with all the tools you need in order to create ridiculously personalised experiences for our guests every day!

We are looking to recruit a skilled Grill Chef to join our passionate kitchen team at our main restaurant. This role is ideal for someone who thrives under pressure, takes pride in their craft, and knows how to handle quality meats and fish on the grill. The ideal candidate will have 2 Years’ experience as a Commis Chef in 4/5* Hotel or restaurant and have City & Guilds 706/1or NVQ equivalent and will of course you be willing to learn new things and work as part of the wider hotel team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Working in the main restaurant kitchen, primarily on the grill section
• Cooking steaks, meats, and fresh fish to order with precision and consistency.
• Preparing and making sauces to accompany dishes
• Taking an active role in managing service and ensuring smooth, timely execution during busy periods
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and kitchen organization

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a grill chef or similar role in a busy kitchen
• Strong knowledge of grilling techniques, temperatures, and timings
• Confident in cooking meats and fish to spec.
• Skilled in sauce preparation and plating
• Reliable, calm under pressure, and able to lead part of a shift when needed.
• Good communicator and team player

What’s in it for you as our Grill Chef:

We are part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, with a portfolio of 19 brands worldwide - which means global opportunities! Our Grill Chef enjoys a range of benefits including:

• £34,840 basic salary per annum (£16.74 per hour) plus great IHG perks!

• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated). Plus, the opportunity to take part in volunteering days if you wish to do so.

• Access to Wagestream a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it.

• Free meals whilst on duty prepare by skilled chefs!

• Worldwide employee and friends & family hotel room discounts

• Discounts off your supermarket shop, other shopping, and experiences through our portal!

• Food and Beverage discounts at the delicious Fitz bar and Fitz Brasserie

• Employee assistance programme 24/7 and employee healthcare plan with access to Mental Healthcare first aiders

• Regular sporting and social events

• Don’t forget, bring your friends, and take part in our generous ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme.

Most importantly, we’ll help you grow and develop you as an individual.

Kimpton Fitzroy London is all about providing a contemporary luxury hotel experience whilst building heartfelt human connections with guests and colleagues – we call it the Stay Human project. What more you ask? We have been named ‘The plushest pet-friendly hotel,’ because our heartfelt connection does not end with humans, it is extended to our furry friends. Want to know more? Apply now as we would love to hear from you!

You are always welcome here!

We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days - this means we can offer great flexibility if required.

Please click ‘apply’ now!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants crafts unique destinations that kindle heartfelt human connections. Our bespoke spaces blend spirit, style and delight to create an addictive culture of refined irreverence where locals, visitors & colleagues seamlessly connect.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.