Canteen Chef

The London EDITION is looking for a talented and driven Canteen Chef de Partie to join our Kitchen Brigade!

Please note: The Candidate for this position must currently reside in the UK and be able to work in the UK without Sponsorship

Job Description

The Canteen Chef is a key member of the hotel’s culinary team, responsible for delivering high-quality, nutritious meals to the hotel’s staff on a daily basis. This role plays a vital part in supporting employee wellbeing, morale, and performance by providing a consistently excellent dining experience behind the scenes.

You will design and execute rotating menus that accommodate diverse dietary needs and reflect both creativity and nutritional balance. You will also be expected to manage food preparation and production for up to 150 staff meals per day, maintain food safety and hygiene standards, control costs, and ensure operational efficiency within the staff dining kitchen. Working closely with the Executive Chef and kitchen management, the Canteen Chef ensures the back-of-house dining service aligns with the hotel’s standards of excellence while running independently from guest services.

What we are looking for from our Canteen Chef de Partie:

• Plan, prepare, and cook daily staff meals for approximately 150 team members, ensuring variety, nutritional balance, and high standards of taste and presentation.
• Develop rotating weekly menus that cater to dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.) and provide healthy, energizing options.
• Monitor food cost, portion control, and minimize waste to align with budgetary targets.
• Oversee the cleanliness, organization, and hygiene standards of the canteen kitchen, ensuring compliance with HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Manage ordering and stock control of ingredients through approved suppliers, ensuring availability of fresh, quality produce.
• Supervise any kitchen porters or support staff assigned to the canteen area, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
• Ensure meals are served on time, especially during peak service periods (e.g., lunch breaks, shift changes).
• Liaise with the Executive Chef and HR regarding special events, staff feedback, and meal satisfaction surveys to improve offerings.
• Maintain accurate records related to health inspections, temperature checks, and cleaning schedules.
• Support sustainability goals by promoting environmentally friendly kitchen practices, including proper waste segregation and responsible sourcing.

What you get in return:

• £500 joining bonus*
• Food on shift – Meals on us!
• Late evening/Early morning taxi allowance up to £20
• Uniform Provided - Dry cleaning included.
• Discounted accommodation in over 9,000 hotels all over the world. Yes, 9,000!
• Discounted food & drink in all our restaurants and bars
• Discounts for your friends and family
• £5 breakfast when staying in most of our European hotels
• Specially curated discounts in thousands of shops
• 24-hour employee assistance helpline
• Wellness and mental health programmes
• Amazing employee parties
• 28 Holiday days (including bank holidays) increasing with length of service
• Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses
• Instant employee recognition
• Employee of the month nominations with generous prizes
• Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities
• In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth
• ...and much more

The London EDITION is part of a luxury hotel group with properties worldwide giving you opportunities to take your career overseas.

Does this sound like the right place for you? Apply to become our next Canteen Chef de Partie today!

*Joining bonus only applicable if employee passes three months probation and are not on their leave of notice - terms and conditions apply.*

EDITION is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

EDITION Hotels combine the visionary genius of boutique hotelier Ian Schrager, the service delivery of a world-class luxury hotel, and the global reach of Marriott International to create an entirely new experience in the world of hospitality. EDITION delivers the best of both worlds in a delicate balancing act – polish with personality, perfectionism with individualism, and comfort with charisma and charm. The brand targets sophisticated, knowledgeable consumers who understand quality, originality, design, and service excellence, but who want it without limitations – breaking the bounds of convention and demanding an attitude and a feeling wrapped in a package that showcases the exceptional.