Lead Cafe Kitchen: Western & Japanese Chef de Partie

103 Coffee; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

103 Coffee in Malaysia is seeking an experienced kitchen professional to lead a station in a fast-paced Western/Japanese kitchen. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of relevant experience, including 1 year in a supervisory role, and a professional culinary qualification is an added advantage.

You will manage daily kitchen operations, uphold HACCP and food safety standards, train junior staff, and adapt to rotating shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in 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

Kitchen supervision

Western/Japanese cuisine

Food safety HACCP

English & Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Professional culinary qualification

Certifications preferred

Job description

103 Coffee in Malaysia is seeking an experienced kitchen professional to lead a station in a fast-paced Western/Japanese kitchen. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of relevant experience, including 1 year in a supervisory role, and a professional culinary qualification is an added advantage.

You will manage daily kitchen operations, uphold HACCP and food safety standards, train junior staff, and adapt to rotating shifts including weekends.