Cafe Kowloon - Commis Chef / Demi Chef de Partie
- london, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
Job Description
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:
Carry out daily mise en place and preparation
Work alongside the Chef de Partie and senior kitchen team during service
Cook and plate dishes consistently to the required standard
Learn and follow recipes, specifications and kitchen procedures
Develop confidence working across different sections of the kitchen
Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
Ensure ingredients are correctly stored, labelled and rotated
Help monitor prep levels, stock and wastage
Assist with deliveries and general kitchen organisation
Communicate clearly with the wider kitchen team
Take responsibility for developing your skills and progressing within the brigade
What We’re Looking For
Previous experience in a professional kitchen
Good basic knife and cooking skills
Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
Good organisation and attention to detail
Reliable and punctual
Able to work well as part of a team
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Good understanding of basic food hygiene and safe working practices
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
£13.50–£15.00 per hour inclusive of tronc, depending on experience
Approximately 40–45 hours per week
Full-time permanent position
Staff meals while working
Training and development
Exposure to wok, live fire, grill and Cantonese cooking techniques
Opportunity to develop across multiple sections
Clear progression to Chef de Partie for the right candidate