Chef de Partie

Acme Fire Cult; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant restaurant in London is seeking an experienced chef de partie with a passion for food and grill cooking. You will manage your section in a fast-paced kitchen environment, ensuring quality and maintaining HACCP standards. This full-time role offers a salary of £15 to £16 hourly along with various employee benefits including a staff discount and training opportunities.

Benefits

Refer a Friend Bonus

50% staff discount

Gym vouchers

Cost-price wine

In-house training

Supplier trips

Staff parties

Meals and drinks

Full pension and holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role required.
• Advanced English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage section, including orders and preparations.
• Maintain HACCP procedures.
• Support kitchen team with daily tasks.
• Foster a supportive team environment.

Skills

Grill cooking

Teamwork

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Passion for food

Job description

Acme Fire Cult

Acme Fire Cult (AFC) is a live‑fire restaurant from chef Andrew Clarke, located in the bustling heart of Dalston. It draws inspiration from Turkish ocakbasi, the fermenting traditions of Southeast Asia and Andrew’s many gastronomic journeys through India. The flavours are complex, rich and a more refined take on traditional fire cooking. We are dedicated to having a large portion of the menu made up of plant‑based dishes which have equal importance to their meaty counterparts. AFC has a burning passion for quality produce and sustainability. We source rare and native‑breed meats from across the UK, day‑boat‑caught fish from Scotland and Cornwall, and the best quality fruits and vegetables from Southeast farms. The restaurant is a sister venture to 40FT Brewery, a micro‑brewery on site producing a rotating range of high‑quality craft brews. We work closely with the brew team, utilising their spent products in our menus, repurposing traditional waste into integral ingredients and providing closed‑loop sustainable practices.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced chef de partie. Knowledge of grill cooking is required. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast‑paced busy kitchen environment, a genuine passion for food and will take pride in the food they create. You will cook within a team that cares about quality and will work with exceptional produce from some of the UK’s best suppliers, alongside a well‑established and tight‑knit team.

Responsibilities

• Management of section, including orders for the section and prep
• Following and maintaining all HACCP procedures
• Supporting the wider kitchen team with daily tasks and processes
• Being an ambassador for our brand through exceptional teamwork and fostering a supportive environment

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Experience running a busy grill section

We Offer

• Refer a Friend Bonus
• 50 % staff discount
• Gym vouchers
• Cost‑price wine through suppliers
• In‑house training dedicated to your personal development
• Trips to meet suppliers and producers
• Training and qualifications, including WSET, Health & Safety, Food Hygiene
• Whole team staff parties
• Staff meals and end‑of‑shift drinks
• Full pension and holiday entitlement

Job Details

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full‑time
Schedule: Tuesday – Sunday 12‑11
Salary: £15 – £16 hourly
Benefits: paid overtime for every hour worked over contracted hours
Starting time: Immediate start!

About Acme Fire Cult

Redefining cooking with fire, ACME launched in 2022 as a collaboration between chefs Andrew Clarke, Dan Watkins and 40FT Brewery. They take vegetables and put them centre stage alongside their low and slow meaty numbers.