Chef de Partie

Mary Rush Care Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nakimushi in Notting Hill, London is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a bustling kitchen team in a Notting Hill townhouse. You will work closely with Head and Sous Chefs, owning your section from prep through service, delivering high-quality dishes with precise timing and presentation.

You should take pride in your cooking, be organised under pressure, and have an interest in Japanese ingredients and techniques.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef ready to step up.
• Interest in Japanese cooking welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your section, from preparation through to service.
• Deliver consistently excellent dishes, with attention to flavour, presentation and timing.
• Keep your mise en place organised and your section ready for service.
• Handle ingredients carefully, manage stock rotation and minimise waste.
• Support junior chefs, sharing your knowledge and setting a good example.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, allergen awareness and kitchen safety standards.
• Play your part in keeping the kitchen calm, focused and working together.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Demi Chef potential

Japanese cooking interest

Job description

7 Kensington Mall, London, W8 4EB, UNITED KINGDOM

CHEF DE PARTIE — NAKIMUSHI
Notting Hill, London
Salary: dependent on experience

Nakimushi is a Japanese restaurant set across a Notting Hill townhouse, from the team behind Dorian, EEL Sushi and Supermarket of Dreams. Bringing together the cooking of Urchin and Robin’s Ramen, it’s a place for Japanese small plates, beautifully made ramen and warm, lively hospitality.

Our kitchen team is growing.

We’re looking for a Chef de Partie who cares about what goes on the plate and brings that same care to their prep, their section and the people alongside them.

You’ll be confident running your section, enjoy a busy service and have the curiosity to keep learning. Good instincts, high standards and a proper love of food matter to us, alongside an interest in Japanese ingredients and techniques.

The role

Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you’ll:

Take ownership of your section, from preparation through to service.

Deliver consistently excellent dishes, with attention to flavour, presentation and timing.

Keep your mise en place organised and your section ready for service.

Handle ingredients carefully, manage stock rotation and minimise waste.

Support junior chefs, sharing your knowledge and setting a good example.

Maintain excellent food hygiene, allergen awareness and kitchen safety standards.

Play your part in keeping the kitchen calm, focused and working together.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

Have experience as a Chef de Partie, or are a strong Demi Chef ready to step up.

Take pride in your cooking and want to develop your skills.

Have an interest in Japanese cooking; experience is welcome.

Work cleanly, communicate clearly and stay organised under pressure.

Respond well to feedback and bring a positive, practical attitude.

Understand that a great service takes the whole team.

This is an opportunity to take responsibility for your section, develop your knowledge of Japanese cooking and contribute to a kitchen with plenty of ambition.

Screening Questions

• Do you have experience in a similar role?
• Will your commute be 20 minutes or less?
• Describe your customer service experience
• Do you have the legal right to work in the UK?
• Do you require currently require sponsorship, or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the UK