Chef de Partie

Freak Scene Balham; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant punk-Asian restaurant in London is seeking a Chef de Partie to bring creativity and strong grill skills to their kitchen. Join a fun team focused on making bold, flavor-packed dishes while developing your career. Experience isn't required, but a passion for Japanese and Southeast Asian flavors is a must. Competitive hourly pay and immediate start available.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Competitive pay

Family-meal culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen is a plus but not required.
• Advanced English language skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook bold, flavor-packed dishes on the grill.
• Deliver quality food under pressure in a busy kitchen.

Skills

Strong grill skills

Creativity

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

🔥 Chef de Partie – Kuroyoko Balham 🔥. Full-Time | Freak Scene Restaurants Group | Balham, London. Got grill skills? Love Japanese precision with a Southeast Asian punch? Freak Scene is looking for a talented Chef de Partie to bring serious fire to the kitchen at Freak Scene Balham. We’re after someone with sharp technique, creativity, and the energy to thrive in a buzzing, irreverent restaurant that lives for flavor.

What’s in it for you?

• Join one of London’s most vibrant, punk-Asian crews.
• Cook bold, flavor-packed dishes on the grill and beyond.
• Be part of a tight team that values fun, energy, and progression.
• Career growth opportunities as Freak Scene expands into new sites.
• Competitive pay + perks + the kind of family-meal culture you want to be part of.

What we’re looking for

• Strong grill skills & solid kitchen know-how.
• A love for Japanese & Southeast Asian flavors and techniques.
• A team player with energy, creativity, and drive.
• Ability to deliver quality under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.

Location: Kuroyoko, Balham. | Schedule: Full-time, Tuesday - Saturday. | Salary: £12 – £16 hourly. | Start: Immediate.

Experience: Not required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday
Salary: £12 – £16 hourly
Starting time: Immediate start!

About Freak Scene Group. Freak Scene is London’s most irreverent indie restaurant group — a riot of punk Asian flavours, bold creativity, and a don’t-give-a-damn attitude. Born from underground pop-ups and cult supper clubs, we’ve grown into