Demi Chef

Zuma; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-Class training

Global hospitality experience across 5

Dining discounts across the AzumiGroup

Health Assured - Employee Assistance

Rewards & Recognition

Annual extra holiday for milestones

Job summary

Zuma London is seeking an enthusiastic Demi Chef to join our vibrant kitchen team at Knightsbridge. You will support senior chefs, maintain high standards, and help deliver the Zuma dining experience that blends Japanese cuisine with luxury service.

The ideal candidate will have proven Demi Chef experience in luxury, high-volume environments, be a natural team player, and take pride in creating memorable dishes for our guests. This role offers growth within a world-renowned brand.

Qualifications

• Genuine love for culinary experiences and passion for Japanese cuisine.
• Proven experience as a Demi Chef in a luxury high-volume restaurant.
• Natural team player able to work in sync with a large brigade.
• Friendly, customer-oriented and able to create memorable dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support senior chefs and assist in delivering Zuma's dining experience.
• Maintain consistency, precision and excellence in plated dishes.
• Collaborate with the brigade to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Culinary passion

Demi Chef experience

Team player

Customer-oriented

Job description

Demi Chef - Zuma London

Zuma is a contemporary Japanese restaurant collection inspired by the informal and energetic style of izakaya dining. This role is based at Zuma London, our original restaurant in the heart of Knightsbridge, where Zuma's journey first began. A globally recognised destination, Zuma London remains the beating heart of our brand's energy.

Part of the Azumi group, an award-winning international restaurant group, Zuma brings modern, vibrant dining experiences to iconic cities across the world. With over 20 Zuma locations and multiple ROKA venues globally, our portfolio continues to grow – each restaurant offering a distinctive yet unmistakably Zuma experience.

About theRole

We are seeking an enthusiastic demi chef to join our vibrant team at Zuma London. As a key member of our culinary leadership team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering the consistency, precision, and excellence that define the Zuma dining experience — supporting the senior chefs, inspiring the brigade, and ensuring every plate reflects our commitment to excellence.

Our ideal Demi Chef

You’ll embody our values and bring:

• A genuine love for culinary experiences & a passion for Japanese cuisine
• Proven experience as a Demi Chef in a luxury high-volume restaurant
• A natural team player who is at home working in sync with a large team
• Naturally friendly, customer-oriented, and skilled at creating memorable dining experiences

Benefits

We offer incredible career growth, international opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a world-renowned brand, where every detail from the finest ingredients to our unrivalled atmosphere is crafted to perfection.

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• World-Class training - designed to inspire and educate
• Experience hospitality around the globe - with our five incredible brands
• Dining discounts - enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide!
• Access to Health Assured, our Employee Assistance Program
• Rewards & Recognition - we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition
• Celebrate your milestones, with an additional day holiday for each two years worked

Our Commitment to Inclusivity

At Zuma, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any assistance during the recruitment process, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you.

Working at Zuma offers more than just a job - it’s an opportunity to be part of a globally renowned brand that values consistency, growth, and excellence.

It’s a place where passion meets opportunities, and where every team member is valued for their contribution.