Chef de Partie

Position

Chef de Partie – Hot Kitchen – Immediately Starting

Okko, Broadway Market, Hackney, London

Full-time – Busy service environment

£14.5–16 per hour (DOE) + Tronc

OKKO – Japanese Izakaya – 10 years in business with a second site in Victoria Park

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Chef de Partie to join our hot kitchen team. If you have sushi experience, that’s great, but the role is predominantly in the hot kitchen.

• 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
• Contribute to prep, service and stock control
• Take ownership of your section’s performance, proactively improving quality and consistency
• Contribute to the kitchen’s overall success by supporting junior team members and adapting to changing priorities

• 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 year’s 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

• 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 (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.