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Chef De Partie
Role summary
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The Chef de Partie is responsible for running a designated kitchen section, preparing high-quality dishes consistently and supporting the wider culinary team. Candidates should have professional kitchen experience, strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, hygiene standards and allergen awareness. The role requires good organisation, attention to detail, teamwork and the ability to work efficiently in a busy luxury-hotel environment. Mandarin Oriental expects candidates to demonstrate passion for hospitality, a positive attitude, reliability and a commitment to exceptional guest service. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and holidays is normally required, along with the ability to maintain high standards during busy service periods.
Can I work in the UK?
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How it works
How it works: Hotel jobs cannot be sponsored since July 2025; only youth schemes remain.
Official source: GOV.UK: Skilled Worker visa. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Live-in common in rural hotels |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals common |
| Flights | No |
| Service charge | 100% of tips and service charges to staff (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent or seasonal |
| Leave | 28 days |
| Income tax | About 14% in all at GBP 25,000 |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is a luxury five-star hotel located beside Hyde Park in Knightsbridge. It is part of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, an international hospitality company recognised for refined service, distinctive design and strong culinary and wellness offerings. The hotel combines elegant accommodation with acclaimed restaurants, bars, event facilities and a prominent spa. Its kitchens serve sophisticated cuisine to hotel guests, local visitors and private events, creating opportunities for chefs to work in a demanding and internationally minded environment. Employees are generally expected to uphold the group’s standards of professionalism, discretion, teamwork and personalised guest care. The property also offers access to the wider Mandarin Oriental network, where colleagues may develop their careers through training, internal mobility and exposure to different luxury-hospitality operations.