Chef de Partie (Cafe)

103 Coffee; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

103 Coffee is seeking an experienced kitchen professional to oversee Western and/or Japanese cuisine stations in Kuala Lumpur. You will lead a section, train juniors, and ensure consistent quality across all dishes in a fast-paced setting.

Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years in a relevant kitchen, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or Chef de Partie role. English and Bahasa Malaysia are essential; Mandarin will be an added advantage.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Culinary qualification or relevant certification

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.