Breakfast Demi Chef de Partie

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

As a Breakfast Demi Chef de Partie at Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch, you're not just overseeing the preparation of high-quality dishes - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

As a Breakfast Demi‑Chef de Partie, you will play a key role in delivering an exceptional morning dining experience, ensuring breakfast service and buffet presentations reflect the highest standards of quality, consistency, and refinement expected in a luxury hotel environment.

You will combine culinary craftsmanship with strong organisational discipline, supporting food cost control while maintaining flawless execution. Your responsibilities will include performing the following to the highest professional standards:

• Prepare and present breakfast, buffet, and designated meal offerings to an exceptional standard, fully aligned with hotel and brand guidelines
• Provide supervision and support to junior kitchen team members when required to ensure smooth service delivery
• Maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness and organisation across all work areas, ensuring strict adherence to food safety and cross‑contamination controls
• Execute precise and well‑organised mise en place for breakfast service and additional meal periods, as required
• Contribute to positive, timely resolutions of guest requests and feedback with professionalism and efficiency
• Ensure all food products meet quality expectations and are stored correctly in accordance with food safety regulations
• Support effective cost control initiatives, contributing to gross profit performance and departmental financial objectives
• Assist other departments as needed, fostering strong and collaborative working relationships
• Promptly report any maintenance, hygiene, or safety concerns to uphold a safe kitchen environment
• Adhere fully to hotel security policies, fire regulations, and all health, safety, and food hygiene legislation
• Actively support environmentally responsible and sustainable kitchen practices

What are we looking for?

A Breakfast Demi Chef de Partie within Hilton brands demonstrates discipline, pride in presentation, and a commitment to delivering elevated breakfast experiences. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent professional culinary qualification
• Current Basic Food Hygiene certification
• A positive, professional, and team‑focused attitude
• Strong communication skills within a fast‑paced kitchen environment
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure
• Capability to work independently while contributing positively as part of a team
• Previous kitchen experience in similar role
• Intermediate food hygiene

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.