Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie – Arabica Coffee

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Published 03/06/2026

Arabica Coffee is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen team. The successful candidate will support the preparation, cooking, and presentation of high-quality dishes in line with our menu, food safety standards, and customer service expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard

Managing a designated section of the kitchen during service.

Assisting with menu preparation, daily specials, and food presentation.

Ensuring all food is prepared in accordance with HACCP, food hygiene, and health and safety requirements.

Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, equipment, and work areas.

Monitoring stock levels, assisting with ordering, and reducing food waste.

Supporting the Head Chef and kitchen team during busy service periods.

Training and supporting junior kitchen staff where required.

Ensuring portion control, quality control, and consistency across all dishes.

Complying with all company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Applicants must have:

A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar professional kitchen role.

Experience working in a café, restaurant, hotel, or similar food service environment.

Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen operations, and HACCP standards.

Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy kitchen.

Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

A positive attitude, reliability, and strong attention to detail.

Relevant culinary qualifications are desirable but not essential where sufficient experience can be demonstrated.