Demi Chef de Partie

Nela London; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Nela London is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie for their new restaurant opening in 2025. Join a dynamic kitchen team focused on open-fire cooking and seasonal ingredients. Contribute to a positive kitchen culture while developing your culinary skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities to grow into more senior roles

Great benefits and training from day one

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience post-industry qualification or 3 years of hands-on kitchen experience.
• Experience with open kitchens or fire cooking is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support the CDP and senior chefs on your section.
• Maintain high food and hygiene standards.
• Assist with prep, mise en place, and service.

Skills

Teamwork

Precision

Willingness to learn

Education

Industry qualification

Job description

Demi Chef de Partie – Nela London (Opening 2025) New Restaurant Opening | The Whiteley, Queensway (W2)

After the success of Nela Amsterdam, we’re bringing our live-fire concept to London. We’re now building the kitchen team – and looking for a Demi Chef de Partie to join us from the start of this New Opening.

Nela means pure.

We focus on open-fire cooking, seasonal ingredients, and clean, elegant plates. Our open kitchen is the heart of the restaurant – a place for teamwork, curiosity, and honest food made with care.

Your Role As Demi CDP/Demi Chef de Partie, you’ll support your section and work closely with chefs across the kitchen. You’ll bring energy, precision, and a willingness to learn, contributing to a smooth, high-energy service.

What You Will Do

• Support the CDP and senior chefs on your section
• Maintain high food and hygiene standards
• Assist with prep, mise en place, and service
• Take part in tastings and ongoing training
• Help build a positive kitchen culture

What you will bring

• 1 year of experience post-industry qualification or 3 years of hands-on kitchen experience
• Keen interest in seasonal produce and clean flavours
• Solid basic prep and service skills
• Eager to grow, develop, and contribute
• Calm, organised, and team-focused
• Full UK work rights
• Experience with open kitchens or fire cooking is a bonus

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and share of tronc – £14-£15 per hour
• Opportunities to grow into more senior roles
• Great benefits and training from day one
• A role in one of London’s most anticipated openings

Be Part of the Opening Team