Job Description

Role Overview

As the Chef de Partie, you are first and foremost a Chef, one who leads by doing. You will oversee and manage our production kitchen while remaining hands-on in cooking, quality control, and recipe execution.

This role is ideal for someone who is independent, proactive, and passionate about cooking, with a strong interest in learning and experimenting with new cuisines and recipes. You will work closely with kitchen teams, Picha chefs, and cross-functional departments to ensure smooth operations, consistent food quality, and high hygiene standards.

This role reports directly to the CEO.

Key Responsibilities:

Kitchen Operations & Management

• Oversee daily production kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow and consistent food quality.
• Lead kitchen execution as a Chef, ensuring recipes are followed and standards are maintained.
• Manage inventory, procurement, and stock planning to support uninterrupted kitchen operations.
• Source ingredients and coordinate purchases; assist with ingredient pickups when required (driving required).
• Ensure strict compliance with halal kitchen standards, food safety, and hygiene regulations through regular checks and inspections.
• Identify and resolve operational or production issues quickly while implementing cost-efficient practices without compromising quality.
• Plan manpower and shift schedules to ensure optimal kitchen coverage and productivity.

Team Leadership & Training

• Coordinate and assign daily tasks to kitchen staff and Picha chefs to meet production timelines.
• Train, mentor, and guide kitchen team members on cooking techniques, hygiene practices, and kitchen discipline.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative kitchen culture that encourages teamwork and continuous improvement.

Product Development & Quality Control

• Collaborate with product and sales teams to refine recipes, portioning, and presentation for consistency and scalability.
• Maintain strong quality control across all food produced.
• Conduct food training and onboarding sessions for refugee community members joining as Picha chefs, in collaboration with the community team.
• Support the review and resolution of food feedback by identifying root causes and recommending improvements to recipes, processes, or execution.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chef in a production or commercial kitchen environment.
• Ability to work independently while leading and supporting a team.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen operations.
• Experience in procurement, inventory management, and supplier coordination.
• Willingness and ability to drive to assist with ingredient sourcing and pickups when needed.
• Passion for cooking, learning new cuisines, and developing new recipes.
• Organized, action-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Bonus: Hands-on experience working in a halal kitchen with strong knowledge of halal compliance.

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