Commis Chef / Demi Chef de Partie – Cafe Kowloon
Pay: £13.50–£15.00 per hour, inclusive of tronc, depending on experience
Hours: Approximately 35–45 hours per week
Location: London
Position: Full-time
Cafe Kowloon is looking for a Commis Chef / Demi 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.
This role would suit a chef early in their career who has good kitchen fundamentals and wants to develop their skills in a busy, professional restaurant environment.
The position and rate of pay will depend on experience.
The Role
As Commis Chef / Demi Chef de Partie, you will:
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Carry out daily mise en place and preparation
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Work alongside the Chef de Partie and senior kitchen team during service
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Cook and plate dishes consistently to the required standard
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Learn and follow recipes, specifications and kitchen procedures
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Develop confidence working across different sections of the kitchen
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Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
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Ensure ingredients are correctly stored, labelled and rotated
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Help monitor prep levels, stock and wastage
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Assist with deliveries and general kitchen organisation
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Communicate clearly with the wider kitchen team
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Take responsibility for developing your skills and progressing within the brigade
What We’re Looking For
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Previous experience in a professional kitchen
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Good basic knife and cooking skills
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Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
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Good organisation and attention to detail
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Reliable and punctual
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Able to work well as part of a team
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
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Good understanding of basic food hygiene and safe working practices
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An interest in developing your cooking skills and taking on greater responsibility
Previous experience with Cantonese, Chinese or East Asian cooking is beneficial but not essential . Training will be provided.
We are equally interested in chefs with strong fundamentals from other styles of cooking who are keen to learn.
What We Offer
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£13.50–£15.00 per hour inclusive of tronc, depending on experience
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Approximately 40–45 hours per week
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Full-time permanent position
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Staff meals while working
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Training and development
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Exposure to wok, live fire, grill and Cantonese cooking techniques
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Opportunity to develop across multiple sections
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Clear progression to Chef de Partie for the right candidate
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