Chef de Partie

Company Description

Leydi is a Modern Turkish restaurant bringing the all-day food culture of Istanbul to London from breakfast until late with expertly-prepared mangal meat & fish, heritage grain wood-fired breads, low intervention wines and a sophisticated and fun ambience.

Leydi brings the legendary flavours of Istanbul to central London. Where guests once had to travel to the wider districts of the capital to search for the authentic Turkish flavours. Unique to the area, Leydi brings these modern flavours in a light, bright and contemporary Central London setting.

Leydi has a bustling dining room filled with laughter, distant clattering pans, complete with dinners that turn into dancing with punchy cocktails, magnums of wine and an East meets West soundtrack.

Leydi is part of Hyde London City, marking the rebirth of a London icon. This lavish seven-storey, 111-room property at 15 Old Bailey draws upon a rich and storied past to create a luxurious, bespoke hideaway in the heart of the city. Hyde London City will be a destination unto itself, hosting unmatched experiences for locals and ultimately the discerning global traveller.

Job Description

We’re on the lookout for a Chef de Partie to join our team at Leydi restaurant. You will be creating culinary delights on a daily basis whilst taking charge of your section.

What you’ll do…

• Bring delicious options to our guests’ tables by running a section in our busy kitchen.
• Nurture and develop the talent of the kitchen team, creating an environment that brings out the best in them and where they can be themselves.
• Make sure things are running without hitch, orders and deliveries are coming and going as needed, our service is smooth as brown butter, and our food hygiene standards are sky-high.
• Work with our Chef de Cuisine on ideas and techniques that make our kitchen a creative, ever-changing environment where we’re always looking to make the best food out there.
• Think outside the box and drive standards, always striving to find efficient solutions whilst maintaining the quality and integrity of the menu.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for…

• Previous experience working as part of a kitchen team in a similar sized restaurant.
• Passion for fresh ingredients and strong flavours
• Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here.
• You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get stuff done.
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.

Additional Information

What's in it for you...

• up to 28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), pension and life insurance.
• A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing.
• Treat yourself with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners.
• Enjoy an experience stay at Hyde and a meal for two after your discovery period.
• Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift.
• Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• The chance to make your mark in a fast-growing Brand.
• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work.
• Excellent discounts across the entire Ennismore family of brands.

Hyde is an equal opportunity employer. We endeavor to select, place, train, and promote the best qualified individuals based upon job-related factors such as ability, work quality, suitability, experience, and potential.