Cafe Chef de Partie

103 Coffee; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

103 Coffee is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie or senior cook for its Western/Japanese kitchen in Kuala Lumpur. The role requires at least 3 years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 1 year in a supervisory capacity. A professional culinary qualification is a plus.

You will lead a kitchen section, ensure consistency in quality, and manage daily operations while upholding HACCP and food safety standards. Strong teamwork and adaptability for rotating shifts are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in a Western or Japanese kitchen, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or Chef de Partie role.
• Professional culinary qualification or relevant certification is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Western and/or Japanese cuisine, including cooking techniques, food preparation, portion control, plating, and maintaining consistent food quality.
• Ability to independently manage an assigned kitchen section and ensure smooth daily kitchen operations.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, HACCP, inventory management, stock control, FIFO, and wastage reduction.
• Basic knowledge of food costing and cost control is an added advantage.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise, train, mentor, and develop junior kitchen staff.
• Responsible, detail-oriented, and able to solve operational issues while working effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication, teamwork, time management, and organizational skills with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Willing to work on rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays, and support other outlets or kitchen operations when required.
• Able to stand for extended periods and work in a hot kitchen environment.
• Able to communicate well in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Ability to speak Mandarin will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned kitchen section and maintain smooth daily operations.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, portion control, and presentation.
• Lead and train junior kitchen staff; provide mentorship and supervision.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, sanitation, HACCP, and waste reduction practices.
• Assist with inventory, stock control, and cost awareness where possible.
• Adapt to rotating shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• Collaborate with other outlets or kitchen operations when needed.
• Communicate effectively in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is a plus.

Skills

Western cuisine

Japanese cuisine

Kitchen supervision

Food safety

Inventory management

Communication skills

English/Bahasa Malaysia

Job description

Hiring Locations:

Sri Petaling, IOI Rio Puchong, Chow Kit, Desa ParkCity Kepong, APW Bangsar.

Experience & Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in a Western or Japanese kitchen, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or Chef de Partie role.

Professional culinary qualification or relevant certification is an added advantage.

Strong knowledge of Western and/or Japanese cuisine, including cooking techniques, food preparation, portion control, plating, and maintaining consistent food quality.

Ability to independently manage an assigned kitchen section and ensure smooth daily kitchen operations.

Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, HACCP, inventory management, stock control, FIFO, and wastage reduction.

Basic knowledge of food costing and cost control is an added advantage.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise, train, mentor, and develop junior kitchen staff.

Responsible, detail-oriented, and able to solve operational issues while working effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Good communication, teamwork, time management, and organizational skills with a willingness to learn and grow.

Willing to work on rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays, and support other outlets or kitchen operations when required.

Able to stand for extended periods and work in a hot kitchen environment.

Able to communicate well in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Ability to speak Mandarin will be an added advantage.