Chef de Partie – Cold Kitchen

Sale e Pepe Mare at The Langham, London

Sale e Pepe Mare brings the vibrant flavours of coastal Italy to one of London's most prestigious hotels. Located within The Langham, London, our restaurant celebrates the finest seafood, exceptional seasonal ingredients, and genuine Italian hospitality in an elegant yet relaxed setting.

We are looking for a talented Chef de Partie (Cold Kitchen) to join our passionate brigade. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Chef de Partie who takes pride in precision, presentation, and producing beautiful cold dishes using the very best ingredients.

Working alongside an experienced leadership team, the Chef de Partie will play an important role in delivering the high standards that define Sale e Pepe Mare.

What We Offer

Private Medical Insurance
10 days fully paid sick leave
28 days annual leave
Pension Scheme
Career progression within a rapidly expanding hospitality group
50% discount across our restaurants when dining with family and friends
Ongoing learning and professional development
A collaborative, supportive and people-focused culture
The opportunity to work within one of London's leading luxury hospitality groups

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for running the cold section during preparation and service, ensuring every dish is prepared with consistency, creativity, and exceptional attention to detail.

Working with premium seafood, Italian antipasti, fresh salads, crudo, carpaccio and seasonal ingredients, you will help create memorable dining experiences whilst maintaining the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and organisation.

The Chef de Partie will work closely with the Sous Chefs and Head Chef to ensure a smooth service, effective mise en place, and continual development of the section.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie within a quality restaurant or luxury hotel.
Has experience working on a cold section or Garde Manger.
Has excellent knife skills and strong attention to detail.
Is passionate about Italian cuisine and premium ingredients.
Thrives in a fast-paced, professional kitchen.
Works calmly under pressure whilst maintaining exceptional standards.
Has excellent organisational and communication skills.
Maintains the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.
Enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive team.
Has a genuine passion for hospitality and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

Prepare and present cold dishes to the highest standard.
Manage the Cold Kitchen section throughout preparation and service.
Ensure consistency, quality, and portion control across every dish.
Prepare seafood, antipasti, salads, crudo, carpaccio and other cold menu items with precision.
Monitor stock levels and minimise waste.
Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards.
Support junior chefs with training and development.
Communicate effectively with the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
Assist with menu development and seasonal specials where appropriate.

If you are an ambitious Chef de Partie looking to develop your career within one of London's most exciting hospitality groups, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV.

Thesleff Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We recruit based on skills, experience and potential, ensuring every applicant is treated fairly and with respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.