Chef de Partie, Izakaya Kitchen

Maison Estelle; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Notting Hill, London is seeking a Chef de Partie for their Izakaya kitchen. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years’ experience in a high-end Asian or Japanese kitchen, focusing on the development of bold, flavour-driven dishes. The position offers a competitive salary of £41,347.80 per annum, including gratuities, and a range of perks such as biannual company socials, birthday day off, and exclusive staff discounts.

Benefits

Biannual company socials

Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts

Birthday day off

Meals during shifts

Pension and health cash plan

28 days holiday, increasing with service

Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 4-5 years' experience in a high-end Asian or Japanese kitchen.
• Strong understanding of grilling, frying, knife work, and seasonings.
• Ability to maintain high standards of presentation.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your section in the Izakaya kitchen.
• Support delivery of bold dishes inspired by Japanese cooking.
• Ensure consistency and precision in preparation and service.

Skills

Core Japanese techniques

Production planning

Kitchen hygiene

Speed and quality

Job description

Who are we?

Celesteis the newest property from the world of Estelle, sister to Maison Estelle in Mayfair and Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire. Ameticulously restoredtownhouse, Celeste is opening invibrant Notting Hill, London. A publicItalian-Americanrestaurantis located on the ground floor, complete with alfresco front terrace, elegant wrap around bar counter and a glazed conservatory in the rear. Set on the first floor, our oak-panelled, Tokyo-influencedmembers’ barevokes Art Deco grandeur, with a sculptural bar stretching beneath soaring windows.Celeste’s second floor offers members an open kitchen-stylepantry,servingJapanesedishes from the traditional robata, alongside delectable sushi and sashimi. Tucked beneath the eaves, onCeleste’s third floor,‘The Apartment’is an ideal spot for a private hosted occasion, with rustic beams, reclaimed wooden floors and the spirit of an artist’s studio.

Here’s a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:

As Chef de Partie in our Izakaya kitchen, you’ll take ownership of your section and support the delivery of bold, flavour-driven dishes inspired by Japanese izakaya cooking. You’ll work closely with the senior chefs to ensure consistency, pace, and precision across preparation, service, and mise en place.

Who we are looking for:

• 4-5 years’ experience in a senior commis or CDP role within a high-end Asian or Japanese-influenced kitchen
• Strong understanding of core Japanese techniques — grilling, frying, knife work, stocks, and seasonings
• Good knowledge of production planning and kitchen hygiene
• Calm, organised, and able to work with speed while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation

What’s in it for you:

The on target earning potential for this role is £41,347.80 per annum - comprising a base salary of £30,466.80, plus a qualified estimate of £10,881 in gratuities and service charge.*At Estelle, we prioritize your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience:

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across Ennismore brand.
• Birthday day off
• Goes without saying, but we will feed you during your shift.
• Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.