Pastry Demi Chef de Partie - Mews House Mayfair

The Role… 

At Soho House, a Demi Chef de Partie supports the kitchen brigade in delivering exceptional dining experiences to our members and guests. As a Demi Chef, your role is to make sure that our members have an amazing dining experience every time. Possessing a keen passion for food, we will give you a platform to connect, grow, have fun and make an impact 

Your main responsibility is  to ensure that the food we deliver to our members it of the highest quality. This includes preparing food before service, setting up and stocking kitchen stations and plating to company standards

What's in it for you?

• Weekly Pay
• Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
• Soho Friends Membership
• 50% Team discount on Food & Drink, 7 days a week
• Staff Room Rates
• Health Cash Plan (option to up to 2 additional dependents)
• Dental Plan (option to add up to 2 additional dependents)
• Birthday Day Off after 1 years' continuous service
• Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
• In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
• Free Counselling Sessions
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & Tonic Programmes offer unique food and drink training, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
• Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career

Key duties…

• Assist the Chef de Partie in preparing and cooking dishes to the required standard for your section. 
• Take responsibility for maintaining mise en place and ensuring readiness for service. 
• Follow recipe and plating specifications consistently, maintaining visual and taste quality at all times. 
• Adhere to all food safety, hygiene, and allergy protocols in line with HACCP and club policies. 
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to support smooth service and timely delivery. 
• Participate in daily section checks, clean-downs, and organisation of stock and prep areas. 
• Help monitor inventory and report low stock or quality issues to the Chef de Partie or Sous Chef. 
• Support junior team members (e.g., Commis Chefs) through guidance and collaboration. 
• Assist in preparation of team meals as requested, considering dietary needs and variety. 
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude towards learning, improvement, and teamwork.

What we are looking for....  

• 2+ years’ experience in similar capacity
• Passion for food, attention to detail, and a strong desire to learn and grow. 
• Understanding of basic food safety and hygiene practices. 
• Good communication and teamwork skills. 
• Positive, proactive, and respectful attitude in a busy kitchen environment. 
• Culinary qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 1 or 2) is a plus but not essential. 
• Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously