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Chef de Partie, Pre-Opening - The St. Regis London
Role summary
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The Chef de Partie will oversee a designated kitchen section during the pre-opening of The St. Regis London, preparing high-quality dishes in line with brand standards, recipes, food safety rules and presentation guidelines. Requirements typically include professional culinary training or equivalent kitchen experience, previous experience in a quality hotel, restaurant or luxury hospitality environment, good knowledge of food hygiene, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. The successful candidate is expected to support menu preparation, maintain excellent cleanliness, control waste, communicate well with colleagues and contribute positively to opening preparations. Flexibility is essential, as the role involves shifts, weekends and public holidays. A polished, reliable and guest-focused attitude is expected.
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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 expected to bring the heritage and refined service of the St. Regis brand to the United Kingdom's capital. St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is part of Marriott International and is known for elegant accommodation, distinctive dining, personalised butler service and highly attentive guest experiences. The brand originated with The St. Regis New York and operates luxury properties in major cities and resort destinations worldwide. As a pre-opening hotel, the London team will help establish operating standards, kitchen procedures, service culture and guest experiences before opening. Employees can typically access Marriott's international hospitality network, training opportunities, colleague benefits and potential career mobility across hotels and destinations. The role suits a chef who enjoys building a new operation and working to demanding luxury-brand standards.