Chef de Partie – Western & Japanese Kitchen Lead

103 Coffee; Selangor; On-site; MYR 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

103 Coffee in Malaysia is seeking a seasoned Chef de Partie to lead a kitchen section, train junior staff, and maintain high standards of Western or Japanese cuisine. You will work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, ensuring portions, plating, and quality control align with brand standards.

The role requires at least 3 years in relevant kitchens with 1 year in a supervisory role, and a professional culinary qualification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in Western or Japanese kitchen.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory or Chef de Partie role.
• Strong knowledge of Western and/or Japanese cuisine and techniques.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, HACCP, inventory management, FIFO and wastage reduction.
• Able to manage an assigned kitchen section and operate under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, mentor and develop junior kitchen staff.
• Prepare and oversee daily kitchen operations and mise en place.
• Ensure consistent high quality of plated dishes and portions.
• Maintain food safety standards and hygiene across the kitchen.
• Monitor inventory, stock control and wastage reduction; assist with food costing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

103 Coffee in Malaysia is seeking a seasoned Chef de Partie to lead a kitchen section, train junior staff, and maintain high standards of Western or Japanese cuisine. You will work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, ensuring portions, plating, and quality control align with brand standards.

The role requires at least 3 years in relevant kitchens with 1 year in a supervisory role, and a professional culinary qualification is a plus.