Demi Chef de Partie

INKO NITO; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An unconventional Japanese restaurant in the heart of Soho is seeking a passionate Demi Chef de Partie to join their high-energy kitchen team. The role involves delivering creative dishes and working with top-quality ingredients. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in a high-volume restaurant and a genuine desire to learn and grow. This part-time position offers competitive hourly pay and exciting benefits.

Benefits

World-class in-house training

Opportunities to travel worldwide

Long service awards

Family meals on shift

Staff discount across brands

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Demi Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef ready to step up.
• Knowledge of Japanese or Asian cuisine preferred but not essential.
• Genuine desire to learn, grow, and progress within the kitchen brigade.

Responsibilities

• Join a high-energy kitchen team and contribute to delivering dishes.
• Support the kitchen in line with fast-paced, high-volume service.
• Assist in maintaining quality and consistency across dishes.

Skills

Passion for cooking over fire

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Demi Chef de Partie - INKO NITO Soho. Part-time - 32 hours a week. INKO NITO is an unconventional Japanese restaurant serving robatayaki and sushi with a Korean twist. Think relaxed, informal, and fun — right in the heart of Soho. We’re all about bold flavours, good vibes, and a buzzing energy that feels like a Japanese street market with a London edge.

Role

We’re looking for a passionate Demi Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team at INKO NITO. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-energy, creative environment where fun meets flavour. Our chefs are curious, ambitious, and love working with top-quality ingredients to deliver dishes that keep our guests coming back for more.

Responsibilities

• Join a high-energy kitchen team and contribute to delivering dishes that keep guests coming back for more.
• Support the kitchen in line with our fast-paced, high-volume service.
• Assist in maintaining quality and consistency across dishes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Demi Chef de Partie (or strong Commis Chef ready to step up) in a dynamic, high-volume restaurant.
• A love for cooking over fire, bold flavours, and pushing the boundaries.
• Knowledge of Japanese or Asian cuisine (preferred but not essential — we’ll teach you our way).
• A genuine desire to learn, grow, and progress within the kitchen brigade.
• The ability to stay cool under pressure, with sharp attention to detail.

Experience & Schedule

• Experience: Required
• Employment: Part-time
• Schedule: Part-time 32 hours
• Salary: £14.71 – £15.21 hourly
• Starting time: Immediate start

Benefits

• World-class in-house training (we’ll set you up to smash it).
• Opportunities to travel the world across our five international brands.
• Long service awards (because loyalty should be celebrated).
• Exciting in-house incentives and travel season ticket loan.
• Family meals on shift.
• Staff discount across Zuma, ROKA, Oblix & INKO NITO.
• Cycle-to-work scheme — save cash, stay fit.

About INKO NITO: Unconventional Robatayaki Japanese Restaurant