Hotel Café Royal is an iconic 5-star luxury hotel in the heart of London, where timeless heritage meets contemporary elegance. The hotel is home to multiple acclaimed dining outlets and offers exceptional culinary experiences around the clock.

The Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Night Chef to join our talented culinary team. You will play a key role in delivering a 24-hour in-room dining service and supporting the brigade with preparation for the following day.

As a Night Chef or Chef de Partie, you will help take our guests on a sumptuous culinary journey, showcasing creativity and flair by combining quality British ingredients with a cosmopolitan mix of international influences.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and cook dishes to the highest standard during the night shift, focusing primarily on in-room dining orders and early breakfast service.
Support the kitchen brigade by completing food preparation and mise en place for the following day.
Ensure all dishes are prepared to a consistently high standard and in line with hotel recipes and presentation guidelines.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment in accordance with food safety and hygiene standards.
Work independently and unsupervised, ensuring a smooth and efficient overnight operation.
Monitor stock levels, report shortages, and ensure proper food storage and labelling procedures.
Contribute to menu ideas and continuous improvement of the night service offering.

Your Profile

Proven experience working as a Night Chef or Chef de Partie, ideally within a 5-star hotel or other luxury restaurant/hospitality environment.
Professionally trained with a minimum NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification (or equivalent).
Strong knowledge of international cuisines, particularly Italian or modern European influences.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a high workload independently.
Self-motivated, reliable, and trustworthy, with a strong eye for detail and quality.
Able to work night shifts 7.30pm to 5.30am, including weekends and public holidays.

The Benefits

Pay of up to £40,000 including service charge
Access to heavily discounted friends and family rooms rates
Two complimentary rooms nights per year (after 1 year of employment)
Up to 50% colleagues discount in all our food and beverage outlets
Colleague wellness sessions in our Akasha spa each month including osteopath, podiatrist, yoga and fitness classes (as well as staff discounts on spa treatments)
Regular social events, including our infamous Summer Party (August) and Black-Tie Annual Awards dinner (January)
Christmas celebrations, including colleague lunch, childrens party and Christmas gift
Automatic membership of the companys life assurance scheme from day one
Generous discounts on retail and dining in Central London through the West End Club app
Mental health support including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health champions in all departments
A variety of external benefits including gym discounts and free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
A wide range of both internal and external training and development programmes to support all of our colleagues career progression
The usual bits and bobs such as free meals on duty, uniform laundry, pension & holiday