Company Description
The Savoy is one of the world's most iconic hotels. We are the original British luxury hotel, opened in 1889, and have a reputation for outstanding service excellence. We blend our rich history with innovation, and have played host to royalty, world leaders, and legends of the stage and screen. Today, we pride ourselves on creating special memories for our guests by delivering the very best in five-star luxury hospitality.
Our award-winning, colleague-centric culture truly differentiates us in the luxury hospitality marketplace. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, along with outstanding career development opportunities globally within Fairmont.
1. Top Ten (Big Organisations) – Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025
2. HR in Hospitality Awards 2025:
🏆 Excellence in Employee Experience
🏆 HR Team of the Year
🏆 HR Leader of the Year – awarded to our Director of People & Culture, Sally Webster
3. Institute of Hospitality Awards 2025
🏆 Talent Development Team of the Year
Job Description
Job Title: Casual Demi Chef de Partie, Colleague Restaurant: Backstage
Department: Backstage, Kitchen
Inspired and Supported by: Sous Chef
Salary: £18.75 per hour (including service charge)
Your purpose will be:
4. To support the Sous Chef and Chef de Partie in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for our colleagues, while taking ownership of your section and mentoring junior team members.
5. Managing mise en place and cooking for your section to maintain consistency and quality
6. Assisting in the development of menus and sharing creative ideas for improvement
7. Leading and mentoring Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters, setting a positive example
8. Ensuring compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and COVID-19 regulations at all times
9. Maintaining a clean and well-organised section, including completing stock takes and cleaning schedules
10. Attending kitchen briefings and contributing to team discussions
11. Reporting any issues to the senior kitchen team, while always seeking ways to improve operations
You will be accountable for:
12. Running a designated section with minimal supervision
13. Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes in line with our recipes and standards
14. Supporting the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service during all shifts
Qualifications
What you will need to do in this role?
15. 2+ years' experience in a professional kitchen, ideally in a hotel or large-scale operation
16. Solid knowledge of basic culinary techniques and food safety standards
17. A passion for hospitality and pride in delivering high-quality food
18. Effective communication skills and the confidence to interact across teams
19. A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work well under pressure
20. Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently when needed
Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.
Additional Information
What’s in it for you?
21. Competitive salary, pension, and life assurance
22. 31–33 days of holiday (including public holidays)
23. Cashback for wellbeing/healthcare expenses & Perkbox
24. Exclusive discounts:Savoy, Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor hotels (friends & family rates included)50% off at American & Beaufort Bars, Afternoon Tea, spa, florist, and select Gordon Ramsay restaurants20% off at other Gordon Ramsay restaurants and Restaurant 1890
25. Free stay at The Savoy after probation
26. Colleague restaurant, interfaith prayer room and wellness room
27. Laundry services for all colleagues
28. Gym access, cycle-to-work scheme and gym membership discount
29. Season ticket loan for commuting
30. Employee assistance program
31. English classes, optician reimbursements, and local discounts for F&B and retail