Website Cutting Edge Recruitment
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We are seeking a passionate, driven and technically skilled Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team.
The successful candidate will take ownership of an assigned kitchen section, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, preparation, presentation, and consistency. You will work closely with the senior culinary team to execute the restaurant’s distinctive menu, combining modern Indian flavours, international influences, and fire-led cooking techniques.
This role is ideal for a chef who thrives in a high-energy kitchen, takes pride in craftsmanship and is eager to develop their culinary skills within a creative, quality-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
- Take full responsibility for the daily operations and performance of your assigned kitchen section.
- Prepare, cook and present dishes in accordance with established recipes, specifications and presentation standards.
- Execute dishes with precision, balancing flavour, texture, seasoning, temperature and visual appeal.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of modern Indian flavours, spices, marinades, sauces and contemporary cooking techniques.
- Where assigned, operate and manage wood-fire grills, smokers and tandoors with attention to heat control, timing, fuel management and cooking consistency.
- Maintain consistency and efficiency during service, ensuring every dish meets the restaurant’s standards.
- Inspect ingredients for freshness, quality and suitability before use.
- Carry out mise en place, butchery, trimming, marination, portioning and preparation according to established standards.
- Handle premium produce, meats, seafood, vegetables and speciality ingredients with care and technical precision.
- Apply appropriate preparation, storage and preservation methods to maintain ingredient integrity and minimise waste.
- Maintain accurate stock rotation and communicate shortages or quality concerns promptly.
- Coordinate closely with the Sous Chef, Head Chef and other kitchen sections to maintain smooth service flow.
- Ensure dishes are properly checked before leaving the pass and meet the expected standards of quality and presentation.
- Adhere strictly to food safety, personal hygiene, sanitation and workplace safety standards.
- Ensure all equipment, utensils, workstations and storage areas are clean and properly maintained.
- Follow safe operating procedures for grills, open flames, hot surfaces, knives and other kitchen equipment.
- Monitor food costs, portion control, wastage and stock usage to support operational efficiency.
- Assist with receiving deliveries, stocktaking, cleaning schedules and other kitchen duties as required.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- A diploma, certificate or formal training in Culinary Arts or a related discipline is preferred.
- Experience in modern Indian cuisine, contemporary fine dining, grill cooking or other technically demanding kitchen environments is an advantage.
- Familiarity with wood-fire cooking, charcoal grilling, smoking or tandoor techniques is highly desirable.
- Strong fundamentals in knife skills, mise en place, seasoning, cooking methods and food presentation.
- Good understanding of food hygiene, safety, stock rotation and ingredient handling.
- Ability to follow recipes and specifications while maintaining consistency under pressure.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and effective communication.
- A team-oriented attitude, willingness to learn and readiness to take ownership of responsibilities.
To apply for this job email your details to jobs@cuttingedgerecruit.com.