Demi Chef de Partie

The Alice at the Randolph Hotel; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals on shift

Structured training and a clear path

Opportunities across a growing group

Discounts across venues

Supportive kitchen team

Job summary

The Alice at the Randolph Hotel in Lisbon is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie at Santa Marta to own a section, cook to spec, and contribute to a high-standard kitchen. This role is ideal for a commis chef ready to grow, or a demi chef looking to advance in a kitchen with clear standards and strong support.

You’ll work under a structured system, train junior staff, and be part of a growing international hospitality group, with opportunities across our venues in Lisbon and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commis Chef or Demi Chef de Partie in a quality restaurant or hotel kitchen
• A genuine love of fresh, seasonal produce and cooking it well
• Calm under pressure and organised on a busy service
• A team player who takes pride in their work
• Food hygiene knowledge (certification a bonus)
• English and Portuguese

Responsibilities

• Running your section with confidence during service, from prep through to plate
• Preparing and cooking dishes to spec, with consistency on every cover
• Supporting the Chef de Partie and stepping up when they’re off
• Keeping your station spotless and following HACCP and food safety standards
• Managing stock rotation, labelling and ordering for your section
• Helping train commis chefs and sharing what you know

Skills

English

Portuguese

Team player

Calm under pressure

Job description

Demi Chef de Partie – Santa Marta, Lisbon

Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Salary: €1,000 per month + €200 monthly benefits
Contract: Full-time, Contract
Hours:40 hours per week

Cook somewhere worth getting up for

Santa Marta is part of White Rabbit Projects, the group behind The Randolph Oxford, Rusacks St Andrews and our sister Restaurant Santa Joana here in Lisbon. We build places people genuinely want to eat and stay in, and we’re looking for a Demi Chef de Partie who’s ready to take ownership of a section and grow with us.

If you’re a commis chef ready for the next step, or a demi chef looking for a kitchen with real standards and real support, this is your role.

What you’ll be doing

• Running your section with confidence during service, from prep through to plate
• Preparing and cooking dishes to spec, with consistency on every cover
• Supporting the Chef de Partie and stepping up when they’re off
• Keeping your station spotless and following HACCP and food safety standards
• Managing stock rotation, labelling and ordering for your section
• Helping train commis chefs and sharing what you know

What we’re looking for

• Experience as a Commis Chef or Demi Chef de Partie in a quality restaurant or hotel kitchen
• A genuine love of fresh, seasonal produce and cooking it well
• Calm under pressure and organised on a busy service
• A team player who takes pride in their work
• Food hygiene knowledge (certification a bonus)
• English and Portuguese

What you’ll get

• €1,000 monthly salary
• €200 in monthly benefits
• Staff meals on shift
• Structured training and a clear path to Chef de Partie
• Opportunities across a growing international hospitality group
• Discounts across White Rabbit Projects venues
• A supportive, ambitious kitchen team in the heart of Lisbon

White Rabbit Projects is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone.