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Develop your career at Strand Palace - Great Place to Work 2024Join our team at Strand Palace, located in the heart of central London. We are looking for a talented Chef de Parties to help us craft culinary delights. Help us bring our mission of 'Serving London Love' to life!Your BenefitsWorking at Strand Palace has its perks. As part of our team, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:Career paths with paid learning & development courses including apprenticeshipsAccess to your earned wages whenever you need them via Wagestream - no need to wait for payday!Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner on every shift'Introduce a Friend' bonus scheme earning you up to £300.Free laundry and dry cleaning to save you money.Free gym and Yoga classes ½ day paid time off on your birthdayRegular social outings and parties (think team nights out at activity bars in London with free drinks, food, and lots of fun!)Paid volunteering dayLife assurance scheme24hr access to free and confidential employee assistance helplines (from financial and legal advice to counselling and well-being support)Free use of the hotel gymNorth Bank discount cardCashback plan for dental, vision & physiotherapy.50% off food and drink in the hotel bar and restaurant for you and your friends/familyDiscounted room rates for you and your friends/family at Strand PalaceAdditional access to discounted room rates at hotels worldwide, including L+R Hotels What You Will Be Doing To prepare, cook and serve food delegated as your responsibility adhering to the dish specifications to achieve the correct quality, appearance and portion sizeManage the designated section within the kitchen to ensure the highest possible quality is maintained and standards for food preparation and presentation are met at all timesHave detailed knowledge of the full menu, and be able describe each dish as requiredEnsure the Mis-en-place is done for delegated section to the agreed schedule and ready for service at the agreed timeManage the development and supervision of the Commis Chef and Demi Chef de Partie's on the section, ensuring they are fully trained and understand their dutiesWhat We're Looking For A person who naturally goes above and beyond to create unforgettable guest experiences.Passion to deliver excellent serviceConfidence talking to guest in a professional mannerPrevious experience preferableWhat We're AboutAwarded a Great Place to Work - At Strand Palace, we foster a vibrant culture that thrives on quality interactions, exceptional service, and a touch of fun in our daily endeavours. We define ourselves by qualities such as confident, creativity and personable. If these traits align with your own personality, then Strand Palace is the perfect fit for you.From staff-themed lunches, sponsored charity walks, freshly baked cakes the Executive Team serving a hot breakfast to our teams, and our Town Hall presentations each month, we have a calendar of well-being events for our team that help us take a break and get to know other departments within the hotel.Strand Palace is committed to providing a sustainable future for its staff and the planet. For two consecutive years, Strand Palace has received the Green Key award and is a part of the Future Plus programme which works towards activating and implementing initiatives for the hotel to support the environment, social responsibility, economic impact, diversity and inclusion, and climate. Want to start your journey with Strand Palace today?Apply now to join the team.