Chef de Partie
The RitzThe Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Respectful managers
- Learn new skills
- Proper breaks
About The Ritz
The Ritz is a luxury hotel in Mayfair, London.
Job description from The Ritz
THE RITZ LONDON OVERVIEW Conceived by famous hotelier César Ritz in May 1906, with the aim of becoming the ultimate destination for guests looking to stay at the most luxurious hotel in the land, no expense was spared on its opulent interiors and lavish furnishings. Located between the bustling Piccadilly and the calm oasis of Green Park, The Ritz offers the height of opulence with luxurious bedrooms, Michelin star dining and world-renowned Afternoon Tea. In January 2002, The Ritz received a Royal Warrant for Banqueting and Catering Services. Awarded by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, becoming the first, and only hotel to have been honoured with this prestigious award. Now, 115 years after first opening its doors, The Ritz continues to offer guests the same exceptionally high standards and exquisitely luxurious experience that was the keystone in the creation of this world-class hotel. POSITION OVERVIEW At every opportunity, our employees at the Ritz London create a positive, memorable and magical experience for both our customers and colleagues. We offer stylish service delivered by immaculate individuals. Our astonishing, breath-taking interiors attract guests from all over the world. We are proud of being the benchmark by which other hotels are measured. We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team within the Kitchen brigade as a Chef de Partie t o assist Sous Chefs in the preparation and service of food ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times and to ensure that the kitchen areas designated, equipment and utensils are always kept clean and tidy to the standards required by the Hotel . RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The successful candidate will be committed to be fully conversant with all Restaurant, Bar and Room Service menus with regards to the particular items relating to your designated area. As a Chef de Partie, responsibilities also include: To be responsible for the production of food within your designated section Ensuring that good preparation is of the highest standard at all times. To ensure that portion control is maintained in accordance with company guidelines To ensure that the correct procedures are used, particularly in the preparation of sensitive commodities Encourage communication regarding food service, especially when highly individual and personalized service is demanded from our clients Report any problems and complaints to the Executive Chef and generally keeping his/her informed ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Relevant experience in a 5* property is desirable Excellent customer service skills Possess the ability to work under pressure and have strong organisational skills Good command of the English language, both spoken and written Display a polite and professional attitude to internal and external guests WHAT WE OFFER: Highly competitive salary within the luxury London Hotel sector Instant reward scheme 28 holidays (including bank holidays) Learning & Development opportunities Employee discount scheme Free Laundry service for tailored uniform Cycle to Work Scheme Complimentary meals on duty Part of our CanadaLife life insurance Social events and activities Season ticket loan Pension scheme Employee mental health assistance helpline Recognition schemes including our employee of the month programme Employee Introductory Scheme - £720 Training Fund Assistance Eligibility: 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 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. Due the high volume of applicants, if you have not heard from us within 7 days, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
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London, England, United Kingdom
What employees say
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do The Ritz pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
38% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid market rates
Do The Ritz pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
82% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at The Ritz get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
69% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do The Ritz pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
73% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at The Ritz do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
44% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at The Ritz?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 87% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 7% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 7% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people get a choice of shifts
Do The Ritz workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
75% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for The Ritz workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
75% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at The Ritz?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
42% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do The Ritz managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
69% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at The Ritz?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
64% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at The Ritz feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at The Ritz get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
71% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at The Ritz?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
67% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at The Ritz enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
92% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and November 2023.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at The Ritz recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
35% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at The Ritz?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
44% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Most people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at The Ritz?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 71% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think The Ritz head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
79% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how The Ritz is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What The Ritz employees say about their job
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Best thing
Is a good started if you don’t have any option
Worst thing
All the procedures in general
The Ritz Employee, March 2023
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