Demi Chef de Partie

Who we are: We love what we do and what we do is important! We believe that everyone should leave feeling better – this means not just our guests and owners, but also our teammates. Everyone should go home feeling better because they learned something new or had fun working that day. Why work with Virgin Hotels: Because it is fun, of course! But we appreciate that fun isn’t always enough – what else is in it for you? A day off for your birthday Paid leave to volunteer to spend time with the causes closest to your heart, for every teammate Generous family friendly policies and allowances Teammate discount at Virgin Hotels and 20 other Virgin brands! Training and development including apprenticeships Teammate meals provided 4x your salary life assurance policy Employee Assistance Program and Company sick pay Your mission: As Demi Chef de Partie, you play a key role in supporting the kitchen team and helping service run smoothly. You work cleanly, safely and efficiently, and take pride in maintaining high standards. You follow direction, stay flexible, and support your teammates wherever needed. You’ll take a proactive approach to your training and show up ready to do your job well every day. The Details: Ensure all kitchen areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organisation at all times. Prepare ingredients and follow recipes as directed by senior chefs. Support chefs during service by keeping your section stocked, clean and organised. Ensure all kitchen equipment and storage areas are organised, clean, and compliant with food safety standards, with particular attention on safe and compliant food storage and labelling. Follow all health and safety, food hygiene, and sanitation procedures consistently. Be proactive with your development by keeping your training up to date and actively learning through asking questions and improving your skills. Work closely with other chefs and departments to keep service running smoothly. Report any hazardous situations or maintenance issues promptly to a Senior Chef or the Kitchen Manager. Remain flexible and ready to support teammates across the department, including during busy service periods or special events. Use initiative to anticipate needs and support the team proactively. Work independently or as part of a team, taking ownership of your responsibilities. Maintain a neat, clean and well‑groomed appearance per hotel standards. Follow hotel security procedures to ensure the safety of guests and teammates. Adhere to all hotel policies, including attendance, conduct, confidentiality and health & safety. Background must-have: Preferred: 1‑2 years’ experience in a full‑service hospitality establishment Current right to work in the UK We believe that our team should be reflective of the world. We welcome all, regardless of race, ethnicity, country of origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability, spiritual beliefs or any other component of identity. Virgin Hotels celebrates diversity and welcomes teammates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be an inclusive and Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr