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Chef de Partie
Role summary
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The Chef de Partie is responsible for managing a designated kitchen section, preparing high-quality dishes, following recipes and presentation standards, and maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety practices. Candidates should have professional kitchen experience, ideally in a luxury hotel, fine-dining restaurant, or similar environment. Strong knowledge of ingredients, cooking methods, HACCP procedures, and kitchen organisation is expected. The role requires teamwork, reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. The successful candidate should demonstrate a genuine passion for hospitality, support junior colleagues, minimise waste, and consistently uphold Mandarin Oriental’s service and quality standards.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
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 Mayfair
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is an international luxury hospitality company recognised for refined service, exceptional design, and personalised guest experiences. The group operates hotels, resorts, residences, and branded residences in major cities and destinations worldwide. Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London is a contemporary luxury hotel in the heart of Mayfair, combining elegant accommodation, high-end dining, wellness facilities, and attentive service. The property reflects the group’s commitment to craftsmanship, cultural understanding, and genuine hospitality. Employees typically work in a polished, demanding environment where presentation, professionalism, teamwork, and attention to detail are highly valued. The company also promotes learning, career development, inclusion, and opportunities to build an international hospitality career.