Chef De Partie

Kiln; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant in London is seeking a CDP to join its kitchen team. This role involves maintaining high standards of food preparation, overseeing kitchen operations, and training junior team members. Candidates should have 2 years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen and a passion for cooking. The position offers excellent benefits, including training opportunities and employee discounts.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave

50% discount at all restaurants

Access to courses and training

Enhanced maternity leave

Pension scheme

Subsidised mental health support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

£300 contribution towards work laptop

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Confidence in training and developing junior team members.
• Right to work documents in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food preparation and presentation standards.
• Oversee kitchen section operations.
• Conduct inspections for hygiene standards.
• Ensure adherence to food safety practices.
• Support Sous Chefs during service periods.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Experience in a fast-paced kitchen

Training junior team members

Flexibility in working hours

Job description

Kiln is a Thai-inspired open-kitchen restaurant in Soho, cooking with charcoal-fired woks and grills. Our cuisine is influenced by the border regions of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. We source exceptional produce from trusted farmers and growers. We foster a fast-paced, friendly environment where research, creativity, and new ideas are encouraged. Kiln has won multiple awards and appeared on prestigious restaurant lists, earning its place as a key institution in the London dining scene. We hold daily briefings with the team to taste dishes and wines from our ever-evolving menu. We value curiosity and humility—experience isn’t essential, but a desire to learn is.

We’re seeking a CDP to join our Kitchen Team!

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate closely with our senior kitchen team to maintain consistently high standards of food preparation and presentation, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Oversee and manage your assigned kitchen section, coordinating daily prep schedules and ensuring smooth operations.
• Conduct routine inspections of your section to ensure compliance with internal and external hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Ensure that all team members strictly adhere to food safety practices, including proper handling, storage, and labelling of ingredients.
• Serve as support to Sous Chefs during high-volume service periods, providing backup and troubleshooting as required.
• Address any issues that arise during service quickly and efficiently to maintain consistent quality.
• Maintain knowledge of our produce and suppliers to ensure high-quality ingredient selection.
• Ensure a strong understanding of food safety standards and legislative requirements to uphold a 5-star EHO rating.

What you’ll bring:

• Passion and knowledge of restaurants, good cooking, good sourcing of food and drink are a great headstart. But most important is the appetite to learn, grow and be a part of building the most exciting restaurant group in London.
• 2 years of experience in a fast paced kitchen, where excellence is consistent on every plate.
• You’re confident in training and developing junior team members.
• A love for cooking and creating unique dishes.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts across 5 out of 7 days.
• Full UK right to work documents.

What’s in it for you:

• 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Access to courses, resources, and training to enhance your career.
• 50% discount at all our restaurants, along with complimentary staff meals during your shifts.
• Discounted dining at various local establishments near Super 8 Restaurants.
• Enhanced maternity leave, pension scheme, subsidised mental health support, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Refer a Friend scheme—recommend someone to join Super 8 and receive a bonus!
• Opportunities for both international and national travel to visit our suppliers and learn about sourcing ingredients and beverages.
• £300 contribution towards the purchase of a work laptop for all salaried staff members.

If this role sounds like a great fit for you, we’d love to see your application! Please keep in mind that it may take us 1 to 2 weeks to get back to you due to the high volume of applications. Thanks for your patience!