The Diplomat - Chef de Partie/ Demi Chef

Leading-Nation-Hk-Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Staff discount

Annual leave

Medical allowance

On-the-job training

Career exposure

Job summary

Leading Nation is seeking a Chef de Partie / Demi Chef for The Diplomat in Hong Kong. You will deliver high-quality bar dishes that pair with our cocktail program, while upholding Leading Nation’s standards.

We value seasoned cooks for high-volume service, teamwork, and a passion for hospitality. The role requires flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, in a dynamic bar/kitchen setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience as Chef de Partie, Demi Chef, or equivalent in a busy restaurant, bar, or gastropub setting.
• Strong skills in American/European comfort food, grill work, and high-volume service
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality and composure
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and late nights
• Good team player with a positive, professional attitude

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to the highest standard across assigned stations
• Execute the pub grub and bar snacks menu with consistency, speed, and attention to detail during busy service
• Support mise en place, stock rotation, and kitchen organisation
• Maintain strict hygiene, food safety, and cleanliness standards
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume bar environment with late-night service

Skills

Experience as Chef de Partie

High-volume service

Bar kitchen experience

Flexible evenings/weekends

Education

Diploma

Job description

About Us

At Leading Nation, we’re redefining modern hospitality through visionary concepts and exceptional guest experiences. Headquartered in Hong Kong, we curate and operate a growing portfolio of award-winning restaurants, bars, and private clubs across Asia — each with its own distinct identity yet united by a shared commitment to excellence and innovation.

Our celebrated portfolio includes The Diplomat, honored among Asia’s 50 Best Bars; Two-Michelin Star,Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic, helmed by the world’s most decorated chef with an extraordinary 10 Michelin Stars; The Merchants, recognised by Tatler Dining for its refined modern Asian cuisine also Michelin mentioned; Sushi Mamoru, an intimate omakase experience led by masterful Japanese craftsmanship; the acclaimed Torikaze deemed as the hardest seats to secure in Japan; and WAGYUMAFIA, a cult-favorite global sensation that has turned Wagyu into a modern icon. Our multi-location brands — Morty’s, Mashi no Mashi (Wagyu Ramen), and Elephant Grounds (Lifestyle Specialty Coffee) — continue to champion craftsmanship, community, and creativity across the region.

Anchoring our portfolio is Forty-Five at Landmark, a three-story, 20,000-square-foot destination redefining the intersection of art, design, and gastronomy in the heart of Hong Kong. With regional expansions such as the soon-to-launch Elephant Grounds Singapore, Leading Nation continues to set new benchmarks for world-class hospitality across Asia.

Company Website:www.leadingnation.com

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Chef de Partie / Demi Chef to join our kitchen team at The Diplomat. You will play a key role in delivering consistent, high-quality bar food that pairs perfectly with our cocktail programme, while maintaining the standards expected of a Leading Nation venue.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook dishes to the highest standard across assigned stations

• Execute the pub grub and bar snacks menu with consistency, speed, and attention to detail during busy service

• Support mise en place, stock rotation, and kitchen organisation

• Maintain strict hygiene, food safety, and cleanliness standards

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume bar environment with late-night service

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience as Chef de Partie, Demi Chef, or equivalent in a busy restaurant, bar, or gastropub setting

• Strong skills in American/European comfort food, grill work, and high-volume service

• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality and composure

• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and late nights (typical bar hours)

• Good team player with a positive, professional attitude

• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
  

Benefits:

• 8 rest days per month (after probation)

• Annual leave & Statutory holidays

• Marriage leaves, Maternity leave, Paternity leave, Compassionate leave, etc

• Meal allowance

• Monthly Card Tips

• Medical allowance

• Staff discount

• Performance-based Salary Review

• Friendly working environment

• On the job training

• Excellent Career Exposure

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員工福利 Benefits

• 膳食津貼 Meal Allowance
• 員工折扣優惠 Staff Discount
• 有薪婚假 Marriage Leave
• 侍產假 Paternity Leave

行業 Industry

• 餐飲 Catering

工作種類 Job Category

• 餐飲 (餐飲服務部) Catering (Food & Beverage)
• 航空 / 旅遊 / 觀光 (其他) Aviation / Airline / Travel / Tourism (Others)
• 應屆畢業生 (--) Fresh Graduate (--)
• 款待 / 酒店 (--) Hospitality / Hotel (--)

工作地點 Location

• 中環 Central

學歷要求 Education

• 文憑 Diploma