Cafe Kowloon - Commis Chef / Demi Chef de Partie

Commis Chef / Demi Chef de Partie – Cafe Kowloon

Pay: £13.50–£15.00 per hour, inclusive of tronc, depending on experience Hours: Approximately 35–45 hours per week Location: London Position: Full-time

Cafe Kowloon is looking for a Commis Chef / Demi Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team.

Cafe Kowloon is a modern Hong Kong-inspired restaurant with a menu centred around Cantonese flavours and techniques, live-fire cooking, wok, grill and high-quality produce.

This role would suit a chef early in their career who has good kitchen fundamentals and wants to develop their skills in a busy, professional restaurant environment.

The position and rate of pay will depend on experience.

The Role

As Commis Chef / Demi Chef de Partie, you will:

• Carry out daily mise en place and preparation
• Work alongside the Chef de Partie and senior kitchen team during service
• Cook and plate dishes consistently to the required standard
• Learn and follow recipes, specifications and kitchen procedures
• Develop confidence working across different sections of the kitchen
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
• Ensure ingredients are correctly stored, labelled and rotated
• Help monitor prep levels, stock and wastage
• Assist with deliveries and general kitchen organisation
• Communicate clearly with the wider kitchen team
• Take responsibility for developing your skills and progressing within the brigade

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen
• Good basic knife and cooking skills
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Reliable and punctual
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Good understanding of basic food hygiene and safe working practices
• An interest in developing your cooking skills and taking on greater responsibility

Previous experience with Cantonese, Chinese or East Asian cooking is beneficial but not essential . Training will be provided.

We are equally interested in chefs with strong fundamentals from other styles of cooking who are keen to learn.

What We Offer

• £13.50–£15.00 per hour inclusive of tronc, depending on experience
• Approximately 40–45 hours per week
• Full-time permanent position
• Staff meals while working
• Training and development
• Exposure to wok, live fire, grill and Cantonese cooking techniques
• Opportunity to develop across multiple sections
• Clear progression to Chef de Partie for the right candidate

To apply, please send your CV along with a short introduction and details of your current availability.