Location: Okko, Broadway Market, Hackney, London
Job Type: Full-time | busy service environment- Immediate Start
Rate: £14.5-16 per hour (DOE) + Tronc
Restaurant: OKKO Japanese Izakaya
OKKO is a hugely popular and long-established Japanese Izakaya style restaurant on Broadway Market, with a second site in Victoria Park. We have been trading successfully for 10 years and are known for:
A fast-paced, high-volume kitchen a large sushi bar + hot kitchen operation
A talented and friendly team a strong reputation and loyal customer base
This role is based in our hot kitchen section.
Role Overview
We are looking for a skilled and reliable Chef de Partie to join our hot kitchen team. This role is for a hot kitchen specialist. If you have sushi experience, then great, but the role is predominantly in the hot kitchen.
Responsibilities:
Running your section during busy service
Prepping, cooking and presenting Japanese dishes to a consistently high standard, maintaining pace and precision throughout service
Ensure the freshness and quality of ingredients, following all food safety and HACCP procedures
Maintain a clean, well-organised section, applying a 'clean as you go' approach
Support daily mis en place and carry out weekly plans as directed by the Head or Sous Chef
Communicate closely with kitchen and floor teams to ensure smooth coordination and timely service
Contributing to prep, service and stock control
Take ownership of your sections performance, proactively improving quality and consistency
Contribute to the kitchens overall success by supporting junior team members and adapting to changing priorities
Were looking for someone who has:
Good knowledge of Japanese/Asian cuisine with previous experience
Experience as a CDP in a busy kitchen
Confidence on hot line / grill / fryer / wok
The ability to work well under pressure and as part of a brigade
A minimum of one years experience in a Chef de Partie or similar roles
Exceptional knife skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to stay calm and focused under pressure
A hardworking, organised and reliable attitude
Food Safety Level 2 certificate (or willingness to complete)
Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
Benefits:
Competitive industry pay or £15+ per hour (Hourly + Tronc) - experience dependent
Full-time hours in a busy, popular restaurant
28 days of annual holiday (pro-rata)
Company pension scheme
Supportive, friendly working environment
Career progression opportunities
Complementary staff meals(meals are always delicious) on shifts
OKKO is a stable and well-run kitchen with long-standing team members. If you are passionate about Japanese cuisine and have the skills and experience to thrive in a dynamic setting, we'd love to hear from you.
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