Demi Chef de Partie

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at an established hospitality venue, where your culinary skills and passion for food will shine. As a Chef/Demi Chef de Partie, you'll be part of a dynamic kitchen environment dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences. With a commitment to staff well-being and growth, you'll enjoy benefits like free dining discounts, mental health support, and opportunities for professional development. This role promises a fulfilling culinary journey where every day brings new challenges and rewards, all while contributing to a community-focused mission.

Benefits

Free weekly wage advances

50% off dining for friends and family

Discounted gym memberships

Paid holidays including Christmas

Access to training programs

Qualifications

• Passion for cooking and learning in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to manage your section efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize your section for service.
• Ensure high-quality food presentation and taste.

Skills

Cooking

Kitchen Management

Food Preparation

Team Collaboration

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About Us

We are proud to be recognised as one of the best places to work in Hospitality. Looking after people is at the core of what we do, and we work hard to make life at Dishoom the best it can be. Since 2010, our restaurants have celebrated the Irani cafes and all of the food and drink of Bombay. We have Dishoom Cafes across London, Edinburgh, Manchester, and Birmingham. Our Permit Rooms are in Brighton, Cambridge, and Oxford! Plus, we offer a range of kitchens for guests to enjoy our food at home.

Beyond running busy sites with large teams, we also engage in community and charitable activities, such as planting trees, tying Rakhis, and donating meals through 'Meal for a Meal'. As of January 2024, we have donated 20 million meals to children in the UK and India. Each Dishoomwalle contributes 55 meals per shift to this cause.

Job Opening

We are looking for a Chef/Demi Chef de Partie to join our Permit Room in Oxford!

Our Permit Rooms are dedicated to providing seriously good food, excellent drinks, great music, and good cheer. We recently won the top spot for Best Cocktails at the Bravo awards 2024!

Support and Benefits

We support our team’s well-being in various ways:

• Free weekly wage advances and emergency cash.
• Access to savings and financial health planning tools.
• Up to 50% off dining at Dishoom for friends and family.

Mental & Physical Well-being

All managers are trained in mental health support & First Aid. We offer a confidential helpline available 24/7, free fitness sessions, and discounted gym memberships. Cricket fans can participate in our Dishoom Premier League at Lord’s.

Social Events

We love bringing our teams and families together through events such as:

• Family Mela (summer festival)
• Christmas celebrations

We also host regular cafe events and offer special trips like Bombay Bootcamp for long-standing team members.

Role Details

• £12.60/hour, paid monthly.
• Full-time, 5 days/week, with availability from Monday to Sunday.
• Varied shifts including daytime and evening, not always late nights.
• Access to training programs and development opportunities.
• Paid holidays, including Christmas and Boxing Day, plus an extra day for parents to take children to school.
• Chef whites provided; safety shoes required.

Ideal Candidate

As a Chef/Demi Chef de Partie, you should:

• Love cooking and learning new skills, thriving in a busy kitchen environment.
• Be a master of your section, whether Breakfast, Grill, Fryer, Curry, or Tandoor, ensuring it’s prepped, organized, and ready for service.
• Show potential for growth, with annual pay increases over three years as you develop with Dishoom.

Our Commitment

Everyone is welcome at Dishoom. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.