Chef de Partie

The Restaurant Recruiter; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A new independent restaurant in Mayfair is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their team. The role offers a competitive salary of £36K-£42K/year and the chance to work in a dynamic kitchen environment with opportunity for future career growth. Candidates should have strong a la carte experience and be ready to learn new Lebanese cuisine dishes.

Qualifications

• Professional CDP chefs with at least a year’s consistent experience in a known high street brand.
• Willing to learn new and exciting dishes.
• Experience in kitchen health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Join a brigade of 5 professional chefs with a full-time commitment.
• Assist in kitchen operations with last orders at 10pm.
• Contribute to future openings and growth of the brand.

Skills

Experience in a la carte restaurant

Hands-on experience in prep

Kitchen health and safety knowledge

Stock management skills

Job description

Chef de Partie

New opening Independent restaurant and cocktail bar in Mayfair. Full time starting 36K-42K/year salary. Kitchen closes at 10pm and Sundays only open for lunch.

Toum Rotisserie, Lebanese restaurant, terrace and listening bar; a new opening located on a beautiful corner of Maddox and Pollen Street in Mayfair and only a few minutes walk from Oxford Street tube station. The venue’s centrepiece is a 16-seat counter surrounding the rotisserie showcasing the theatrics of the open kitchen. There will also be additional table seating and a heated terrace. Hidden in the basement is a low‑lit listening bar that offers a unique space for music lovers.

Roles, Hours and Pay

• Full‑time opportunity joining a brigade of 5 professional chefs.
• New opening; 40‑48 hours/week with 2 days off every week.
• Last orders from kitchen at 10pm.
• Sundays lunch service only.
• Some flexibility to choose between 40 and 48 hour contracts.

Your Experience

We are looking for professional CDP chefs with at least a year’s consistent experience in a known high street brand as CDP. Toum is Lebanese in cuisine however experience here is not necessary. We are looking for skilled chefs wanting to join a small professional team, be open to learning new and exciting dishes and have the opportunity to develop a career with us as we grow and open new restaurants. As a CDP Chef you will have experience working in an a la carte restaurant team, fresh produce, hands‑on experience in prep, kitchen health and safety, stock management and prep.

The Opportunity

Tarek is hands‑on supporting not only Toum but also Aline; a Lebanese kitchen located only a few doors down. Tarek plans to build a strong independent brand with future openings ahead. The opening team will be integral to the growth of the business, supported by a great team of hospitality professionals; future openings will develop existing team members up with a healthy succession plan.

Look forward to meeting you!