Senior Chef De Partie, Italian Cuisine

Who are we?

Maison Estelle is a private members' club set in a Grade I-listed Georgian townhouse on Grafton Street, Mayfair. A 'hosted home', bringing people together that have plenty to say and nothing to prove. A new school club (no rules), with old school values of personalised service and discretion.

We are looking for a charismatic Senior Chef de Partie to join our culinary team based in our kitchen focused around Italian cuisine, The Attic Osteria.

The on target earning potential for this role is £43,600 per annum based on a 45 hour contract - comprising a base salary of £32,400 plus a qualified estimate of £11,200 in gratuities and service charge . Please note this role is paid hourly so this is a projected salary and OTE.

Senior Chef de Partie Responsibilities

• Assisting the head chef and sous chef in providing catering service to our members and also in covering for sous chef when on leave.
• Assisting in maintaining an efficient ordering system in accordance with our members club policy.
• Assisting the Culinary management team in creating a highly regarded kitchen environment which meets the Maison Estelle standards and expectations.
• Producing of all items, with the correct recipe and procedure, correct quantity and of the best quality.
• Delivering a fresh, high quality food offer for Maison Estelle.
• Working and assisting across all food sections in the kitchen.
• Ensuring the highest possible standard of presentation & cleanliness in all areas of the kitchen, both in the kitchen itself and & back of house areas.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly cooking station.
• Controlling the wastage and of your section keeping costs down.
• Ensuring storage of all food and provisions is done safely and in line with standards.
• Allocating duties to chef de parties.

Who are we looking for?

• Proven experience working in the Kitchen departments in a luxury / lifestyle multi-outlet food and beverage operation.
• Stays up to date with current food trends and best practices.
• Must be able to work flexibly including evenings and weekends due to the operational hours of the club.
• Excellent communication skills and comfortable talking to colleagues, senior management and coming front of house to talk to members.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and hosting.

What's in it for you?

At Estelle, we prioritise your well being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates and biannual socials. Nurture your well being with stocked colleague spaces and staff food. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you are valued, supported, and celebrated.

We have a range of perks and benefits available:

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across Ennismore brand.
• Birthday day off.
• We will feed you during your shift.
• Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.

Gratuities & Service Charge

• Gratuities (tips) are paid on a pro rata basis regardless of your role.
• It is estimated that in 2025, our full time employees can expect to receive in the range of £11,000 in addition to their annual salary.