Chef de Partie

Up to £18.57 per hour (£12.71 base + Up to £5.86 Tronc)

About us:

Kiln is a Thai-inspired open-kitchen restaurant in Soho,cooking with charcoal-fired woks and grills. Our cuisine is influenced by the border regions of Thailand,Myanmar,and Laos. We source exceptional produce from trusted farmers and growers. We foster a fast-paced,friendly environment where research,creativity,and new ideas are encouraged. Kilnhas won multiple awards and appeared on prestigious restaurant lists,earning its place as a key institution in the London dining scene. We hold daily briefings with the team to taste dishes and wines from our ever-evolving menu. We value curiosity and humility - experience isn’t essential,but a desire to learn is.

We’re seeking a CDP to join our Kitchen Team!

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate closely with our senior kitchen team to maintain consistently high standards of food preparation and presentation,ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Oversee and manage your assigned kitchen section,coordinating daily prep schedules and ensuring smooth operations.
• Conduct routine inspections of your section to ensure compliance with internal and external hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Ensure that all team members strictly adhere to food safety practices,including proper handling,storage,and labelling of ingredients.
• Serve as support to Sous Chefs during high-volume service periods,providing backup and troubleshooting as required.
• Address any issues that arise during service quickly and efficiently to maintain consistent quality.
• Maintain knowledge of our produce and suppliers to ensure high-quality ingredient selection.
• Ensure a strong understanding of food safety standards and legislative requirements to uphold a 5-star EHO rating.

What you’ll bring:

• Passion and knowledge of restaurants,good cooking,good sourcing of food and drink are a great head start. But most important is the appetite to learn,grow and be a part of building the most exciting restaurant group in London.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a fast paced kitchen,where excellence is consistent on every plate.
• You’re confident in training and developing junior team members.
• A love for cooking and creating unique dishes.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts across 5 out of 7 days.
• Full UK right to work documents.

What’s in it for you:

• 28 days of annual leave,including bank holidays.
• Access to courses,resources,and training to enhance your career.
• 50% discount at all our restaurants,along with complimentary staff meals during your shifts.
• Discounted dining at various local establishments near Super 8 Restaurants.
• Enhanced maternity leave,pension scheme,subsidised mental health support,and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Refer a Friend scheme—recommend someone to join Super 8 and receive a bonus!
• Opportunities for both international and national travel to visit our suppliers and learn about sourcing ingredients and beverages.
• £300 contribution towards the purchase of a work laptop for all salaried staff members.

If this role sounds like a great fit for you,we’d love to see your application!