Chef de Partie – Join the Team at Pillar Hall

Join the team at Pillar Hall, an exceptional restaurant & events venue located within the iconic Olympia in West London.

We are looking for a number of experienced, passionate and skilled Chefs de Partie to join our Kitchen team. Start date: September 2026.

Located within the stunning Grade II listed Pillar Hall, our restaurant Idalia celebrates exceptional British produce, while our extensive events operation delivers a wide variety of private and corporate events.

As our operation continues to grow, we are recruiting for a variety of Chef de Partie positions across both our restaurant and events teams. Depending on your experience, skills and availability, your role may be focused on day-to-day restaurant service, event preparation and production, or a combination of both.

Some event-focused positions may require late-night or overnight shifts, depending on the event schedule and preparation requirements. Specific working patterns, responsibilities and shift requirements will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes to consistently excellent standards.
• Take responsibility for your designated section, ensuring it is organised, fully prepared and ready for service or event production.
• Follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications accurately.
• Support either the day-to-day restaurant operation or event preparation and production, depending on the position.
• Prepare food efficiently and to a high standard for larger-scale events and functions where required.
• Work closely with senior chefs and the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and organisation at all times.
• Monitor stock levels, minimise waste and ensure correct storage and rotation of ingredients.
• Support and guide junior members of the kitchen team when required.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues across different kitchen sections and the wider operational team.
• Take a proactive, hands-on approach and remain calm and organised during busy service and production periods.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role within a quality restaurant, hotel, events or hospitality environment.
• A genuine passion for producing high-quality food.
• Strong culinary skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Highly motivated, proactive and enthusiastic with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Excellent team player with the ability to support colleagues and work closely with the senior kitchen team.
• Experience in high-volume event preparation or production would be an advantage for our event-focused positions.
• High standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Flexibility regarding working hours depending on the position.
• For some event-focused roles, availability to work late-night and overnight shifts may be required.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.

The Role

• £16.50 per hour.
• 40-hour contract.
• Monday to Sunday operation.
• A variety of Chef de Partie positions are available across restaurant service and event preparation/production.
• Working patterns will vary depending on the position and business requirements.
• Late-night or overnight shifts may be required for some event-focused roles.
• Full details regarding the position, preferred working pattern and shift requirements will be discussed during the interview.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for career growth, with internal training and succession plans supporting progression within the business.
• 28–30 days’ holiday per year, increasing with length of service.
• Uniform provided.
• Meal on duty.
• Employee reward programmes and long-service awards.
• A professional, supportive and dynamic working environment.
• The opportunity to gain experience across both restaurant and large-scale event operations.
• The opportunity to develop your career within an exciting and growing hospitality group.
• The opportunity to work in one of West London’s most iconic venues.

If you think you might be the person we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch and tell us a little about your experience, your preferred area of work and why you’d like to join the Pillar Hall team.

Chef de Partie – Join the Team at Pillar Hall

Join the team at Pillar Hall, an exceptional restaurant & events venue located within the iconic Olympia in West London.

We are looking for a number of experienced, passionate and skilled Chefs de Partie to join our Kitchen team. Start date: September 2026.

Located within the stunning Grade II listed Pillar Hall, our restaurant Idalia celebrates exceptional British produce, while our extensive events operation delivers a wide variety of private and corporate events.

As our operation continues to grow, we are recruiting for a variety of Chef de Partie positions across both our restaurant and events teams. Depending on your experience, skills and availability, your role may be focused on day-to-day restaurant service, event preparation and production, or a combination of both.

Some event-focused positions may require late-night or overnight shifts, depending on the event schedule and preparation requirements. Specific working patterns, responsibilities and shift requirements will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes to consistently excellent standards.
• Take responsibility for your designated section, ensuring it is organised, fully prepared and ready for service or event production.
• Follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications accurately.
• Support either the day-to-day restaurant operation or event preparation and production, depending on the position.
• Prepare food efficiently and to a high standard for larger-scale events and functions where required.
• Work closely with senior chefs and the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and organisation at all times.
• Monitor stock levels, minimise waste and ensure correct storage and rotation of ingredients.
• Support and guide junior members of the kitchen team when required.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues across different kitchen sections and the wider operational team.
• Take a proactive, hands-on approach and remain calm and organised during busy service and production periods.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role within a quality restaurant, hotel, events or hospitality environment.
• A genuine passion for producing high-quality food.
• Strong culinary skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Highly motivated, proactive and enthusiastic with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Excellent team player with the ability to support colleagues and work closely with the senior kitchen team.
• Experience in high-volume event preparation or production would be an advantage for our event-focused positions.
• High standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Flexibility regarding working hours depending on the position.
• For some event-focused roles, availability to work late-night and overnight shifts may be required.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.

The Role

• £16.50 per hour.
• 40-hour contract.
• Monday to Sunday operation.
• A variety of Chef de Partie positions are available across restaurant service and event preparation/production.
• Working patterns will vary depending on the position and business requirements.
• Late-night or overnight shifts may be required for some event-focused roles.
• Full details regarding the position, preferred working pattern and shift requirements will be discussed during the interview.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for career growth, with internal training and succession plans supporting progression within the business.
• 28–30 days’ holiday per year, increasing with length of service.
• Uniform provided.
• Meal on duty.
• Employee reward programmes and long-service awards.
• A professional, supportive and dynamic working environment.
• The opportunity to gain experience across both restaurant and large-scale event operations.
• The opportunity to develop your career within an exciting and growing hospitality group.
• The opportunity to work in one of West London’s most iconic venues.

If you think you might be the person we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch and tell us a little about your experience, your preferred area of work and why you’d like to join the Pillar Hall team.