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Chef de Partie (Staff Restaurant), Pre-Opening - The St. Regis London
Role summary
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The Chef de Partie will prepare and cook food for the staff restaurant while maintaining Marriott and St. Regis standards for quality, presentation, hygiene and food safety. The role requires professional kitchen experience, good knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients and allergen controls, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy, pre-opening environment. Candidates should be organised, reliable, team-oriented and comfortable working shifts, weekends and public holidays. Responsibilities include setting up the section, following recipes, controlling portions and waste, maintaining clean work areas, and supporting colleagues during service. A recognised culinary qualification and experience in a hotel, restaurant or high-volume kitchen are advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate consistency, attention to detail, a positive attitude and a commitment to excellent internal service.
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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 a luxury hotel operated under the St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Marriott International. The brand is known for refined hospitality, personalised service, elegant design and its signature butler service. Located in central London, the hotel combines contemporary luxury with the heritage associated with the St. Regis name and serves leisure travellers, business guests and high-end events. As a pre-opening property, the team will help establish operating standards, kitchen procedures and the overall guest experience from the beginning. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hotel companies, with a broad portfolio of global brands and opportunities for training, career development and international mobility. Employees may also receive benefits such as staff rates at participating hotels, meals or discounts, subject to the property’s policies and employment terms.