Chef de Partie

Job Ref: CRI3467Branch: The Trafalgar St. James, Curio Collection by HiltonLocation: Trafalgar St James, London (South West)Salary/Benefits: Competitive SalaryContract type: PermanentHours: Full TimeHours per week: 40Posted date: 22/05/2026Closing date: 05/07/2026 The Trafalgar St. James

Crimson Hotels is an independent hotel group dedicated to making every travel experience seamless, relaxing, and memorable. Operating under two major brands, Hilton and IHG, offering trusted, world\-class service, all our hotels are proudly Green Key Accredited, reflecting our commitment to sustainability.

The Trafalgar St. James London, Curio Collection by Hilton is a five\-star lifestyle hotel featuring 137 bedrooms, including nine suites and three studios. Perfectly positioned on the edge of St. James and Trafalgar Square, just moments from Soho, Mayfair, and the West End it offers an iconic London experience. The hotel’s vibrant venue, Rockwell Bistro Wine Bar, offers a curated menu of modern dishes, expertly crafted cocktails, and an extensive wine selection, all set within a bold and stylish space that delivers a dynamic day\-to\-night experience.

Our Values

We care deeply about our people and communities, empower each other to grow and succeed, embrace inclusivity creating a welcoming environment for all, innovate to continuously improve, and remain sustainable to protect our future.

Why Join Crimson Hotels?

We believe great people deserve great perks:

• Exclusive hotel discounts within the Crimson Hotel Group and the worldwide Hilton brand


• Extra Day Off for Your Birthday – Because your day matters


• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing


• Free refreshments and freshly cooked meals while on duty


• Learning and development opportunities for career progression


• Health Benefit schemes


• Recognition and reward schemes


• Pension Scheme Life Assurance


• Discounts in our FB Outlets

You will assist the Executive Chef in ensuring the smooth running of foodservice operations and delivering high\-quality food that meets guest expectations. This includes ensuring all dishes are prepared to specification with correct quality, portion size, and temperature, supervising kitchen staff to maintain standards in production, quality, quantity, and safety, and partly managing kitchen cleaning rosters and schedules. You will also carry out administrative tasks as requested by your line manager, assist other chefs when needed, coach and train junior team members, and promote good team spirit.

What You’ll Bring?

The ideal chef is passionate, creative, and intuitive, dedicated to delivering wonderful guest experiences. You must multitask, prioritise, and work calmly under pressure with a positive attitude. Strong communication skills, quality output, shift flexibility, and experience in AA Rosette or equivalent fine dining are essential, along with a desire to grow within a luxury lifestyle hotel.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and let’s create meaning experiences.

*In line with the requirements of the Asylum Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.*

*We embrace inclusivity which means creating an environment where we celebrate our differences and everybody’s contributions, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief.*

The Trafalgar St. James is an iconic central London hotel, set proudly on the corner of its namesake with unparalleled views over the iconic Trafalgar Square. Part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, this luxury hotel enjoys a prime location near Covent Garden, just moments from the National Gallery and Buckingham Palace.

A luxury lifestyle hotel with 137 stylish bedrooms, including 9 suites, designed in a contemporary urban London style. With iconic wall art celebrating London’s legends, it’s a vibrant destination for both international visitors and Londoners alike. Perfectly placed in the heart of the city, our hotel is the ideal base for exploring the capital.

Enjoy stunning city views and expertly crafted cocktails at The Rooftop, lauded as one of London’s best. For a more intimate setting, savour a curated wine selection and locally inspired dishes at Rockwell Bistro Wine Bar.

Visit our website to learn more \- https://trafalgarstjames.com/

Sustainability

The Trafalgar St. James is Green Key Accredited. This accreditation truly highlights the hotel’s ongoing commitment to helping reduce their impact on the environment wherever they can.

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