Chef de Partie - Wine Restaurant at Duxton!

temper. Wine Room & Lounge is a sensorial hideaway at Duxton Hill, pairing an award-winning wine and cocktail programme with a modern classic food menu helmed by 1 Michelin Star Chef Nicholas Tam of Willow — think chargrilled octopus, crab rolls, shrimp carpaccio, and a seafood tower, all approachable yet meticulously executed. We're looking for a skilled Chef de Partie to take ownership of a section in our kitchen and help deliver dishes to the standard our guests, and our Michelin-starred culinary pedigree, expect.

What You'll Do

• Take full ownership of an assigned kitchen section (e.g. grill, cold kitchen, sauces — as assigned), ensuring dishes are prepared to standard and plated consistently
• Prepare mise en place ahead of service and manage stock levels for your station
• Follow recipes, portioning, and presentation standards set by the Head Chef/Sous Chef, staying true to temper's modern classic approach
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workstation in line with food safety and hygiene standards
• Communicate clearly with the rest of the kitchen team during service to ensure smooth ticket flow, including during busier evenings with live music
• Assist in training and guiding junior kitchen staff/commis chefs
• Support with stocktakes, ordering, and minimising wastage
• Stay updated on menu changes, specials, and any wine-pairing considerations relevant to the kitchen

What We're Looking For

• Prior experience as a Chef de Partie or a strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to step up, ideally in a fine dining, wine bar, or upscale restaurant environment
• Solid knowledge of kitchen fundamentals, food safety, and hygiene practices
• Able to work efficiently under pressure during service
• Team player with good communication skills
• Willing to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, given temper's later operating hours

Work Schedule

5-day work week, 44 hours/week. Overtime pay for hours beyond 44/week

What You'll Get

• Meal Allowance, Staff Discount, Late Night Transport
• Training provided / career progression opportunities