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CHEF DE PARTIE – PAN-ASIAN CUISINE

ABOUT NŌSHI

Join one of Nottingham’s most exciting luxury dining destinations and become part of a restaurant redefining the city’s dining scene, where first impressions become lasting memories.

Nōshi is a luxury pan-Asian fusion restaurant and bar, where modern Japanese and Chinese-inspired dishes meet a glamorous, high-energy atmosphere, exceptional service and live entertainment.

Our identity is built around:

High Dining. High Energy. High Impact.

Everything we do is driven by four key pillars:

Food. Drink. Service. Surroundings.

Set within a dark, moody yet warm and glamorous environment, Nōshi features black marble, liquid-gold accents, plush furnishings and our signature cherry-blossom installation.

We are now looking for skilled, passionate and highly driven Chefs de Partie who take genuine pride in their craft and understand the standards required within a premium, fast-paced kitchen.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

We are recruiting experienced:

Fryer Chefs

Grill Chefs

Wok Chefs

Pastry Chefs

Prep Chefs

THE ROLE

You will take full ownership of your section, ensuring every element of preparation, cooking and presentation is completed accurately, consistently and to Nōshi’s exacting standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Running your section with confidence, pride and professionalism.

* Preparing and cooking every dish precisely to specification.

* Managing your mise en place and ensuring your station is fully prepared before every service.

* Following recipes, portion sizes, cooking methods and plating standards exactly.

* Demonstrating excellent preparation skills, knife skills and technical cooking ability.

* Working quickly, efficiently and calmly during high-volume services.

* Communicating clearly with the pass and the wider kitchen brigade to ensure a smooth and consistent service.

* Identifying immediately when an ingredient, preparation, flavour, texture or finished dish is not right and taking responsibility for correcting it.

* Checking the quality, taste, temperature and presentation of food before it leaves your section.

* Maintaining exceptional levels of cleanliness, organisation and personal hygiene at all times.

* Following all FIFO, food safety, allergen, temperature-recording, labelling and storage procedures.

* Supporting other sections and members of the kitchen brigade whenever required.

THE SKILLS AND STANDARDS WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are not simply looking for someone who can work on a section. We are looking for chefs with strong technical ability, excellent standards and the right attitude to develop within a serious and ambitious kitchen.

You must have:

* Excellent preparation and mise en place skills.

* Fantastic knife skills and strong technical cooking ability.

* The discipline to follow recipes and specifications accurately and consistently.

* The experience and confidence to recognise when something is not right.

* A strong understanding of flavour, texture, temperature and presentation.

* Exceptional attention to detail across every element of food preparation and service.

* A genuine commitment to producing food to the highest possible standard.

* Pride in the quality and presentation of every plate leaving the kitchen.

* High standards of cleanliness, hygiene and organisation.

* The ability to remain calm, focused and efficient under pressure.

* A positive, professional and hardworking attitude.

* Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

* A willingness to learn, improve, accept feedback and share knowledge.

* Reliability, consistency and a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Previous experience within a high-quality, premium or high-volume kitchen is essential.

Experience within Japanese, Chinese, Asian or pan-Asian cuisine would be highly advantageous.

WHAT WE OFFER

* Competitive salary plus High TRONC.

* Complimentary staff meals while on shift.

* Regular menu tastings.

* Stylish uniform.

* Industry-leading training and development.

* Genuine opportunities for progression as the Nōshi brand grows.

* Team events.

* Learn for a very experienced Pan Asian Executive Chef.

* Friends-and-family dining discounts.

* Full-time hours, including evenings and weekends.

This is an opportunity for serious chefs who want to work within an ambitious, high-standard kitchen where quality, consistency, discipline and presentation are non-negotiable.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.80-£16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Work Location: In person