Cafe Kowloon - Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie – Cafe Kowloon

Pay: £15.50 per hour, inclusive of tronc
Hours: Approximately 30 - 45 hours per week
Location: London
Position: Full-time

Cafe Kowloon is looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team.

Cafe Kowloon is a modern Hong Kong-inspired restaurant with a menu centred around Cantonese flavours and techniques, live-fire cooking, wok, grill and high-quality produce.

We’re looking for a confident and organised chef who can take responsibility for their section, work well as part of a team and maintain high standards throughout prep and service.

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you will:

• Take responsibility for the preparation and running of your section

• Ensure all mise en place is completed and organised ahead of service

• Cook and plate dishes consistently to the required standard

• Work across different sections of the kitchen when required

• Maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness

• Monitor stock, rotation, prep levels and wastage

• Communicate effectively with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and wider kitchen team

• Support junior members of the brigade during prep and service

• Assist with deliveries, storage and stock management

• Follow recipes, specifications and kitchen procedures consistently

• Contribute to a professional, organised and positive working environment

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or experienced Demi Chef de Partie

• Experience working in a quality, high-volume restaurant kitchen

• Strong basic cooking skills and good attention to detail

• Ability to organise and confidently run a section during busy services

• Good understanding of food hygiene, allergens and safe working practices

• Reliable, punctual and organised

• Able to communicate clearly and work effectively as part of a team

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen

• Keen to learn and develop

Experience with Cantonese, Chinese or East Asian cooking is beneficial but not essential. Training will be provided for the right candidate.

What We Offer

• £15.50 per hour inclusive of tronc

• Approximately 45 hours per week

• Full-time permanent position

• Staff meals while working

• Training and development

• Opportunity to work with wok, live fire, grill and Cantonese cooking techniques

• Opportunities for progression within the kitchen team