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Chef de Partie (Breakfast Chef), Pre-Opening - The St. Regis London
Role summary
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The Chef de Partie (Breakfast Chef) is responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality breakfast dishes in line with The St. Regis London’s luxury standards. Duties include mise en place, cooking, plating, maintaining food quality and hygiene, monitoring stock, and supporting smooth kitchen operations during the pre-opening period. Candidates should have professional kitchen experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant, with strong knowledge of breakfast cuisine, food safety, and kitchen procedures. Good organisation, attention to detail, teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work early mornings, weekends, and busy service periods are essential. Formal culinary training and relevant food hygiene certification are advantageous.
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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 |
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About The St. Regis London
The St. Regis London is part of St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International’s luxury hospitality brand. St. Regis properties are known for refined service, elegant design, personalised guest experiences, and traditions such as afternoon tea and signature butler service. The London hotel is being developed as a premium destination in the capital, combining the brand’s heritage with contemporary dining, accommodation, and event facilities. As part of Marriott International, employees may benefit from structured training, internal career opportunities, hotel discounts, and access to a global hospitality network. A pre-opening role offers the chance to help establish kitchen standards, menus, operating procedures, and the service culture before the hotel welcomes its first guests.