Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and creative Arabic Cuisine - Chef de Partie to join our kitchen brigade. The role is ideal for culinary professionals with a passion for Middle Eastern flavours, strong classical technique and the ability to work efficiently within a busy, collaborative environment. This position is open to applicants from all backgrounds and is gender neutral.

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Key responsibilities for Chef de Partie -- Arabic Cuisine

Prepare and cook a range of Arabic and Middle Eastern dishes to the restaurant's standards, including mezze, grilled items, slow-cooked stews, breads and traditional desserts, ensuring consistency of taste, portion and presentation. Work to menu specifications and recipe cards, maintain mise en place, portion control and accurate plating during service to meet timing and quality targets. Maintain the production of breads and dough-based items (such as flatbreads and pastries) where required, using traditional techniques and appropriate fermentation/handling methods. Operate and maintain specialist equipment (grills, tandoor/oven, salamander, salamandra, slicers) safely and hygienically; report faults and assist with basic preventative maintenance. Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef in menu development, seasonal dish testing and costed recipe creation, contributing ideas to evolve the Arabic offering while controlling food cost. Manage a designated section during service, lead and coordinate commis chefs and apprentices, delegate tasks and provide clear, constructive feedback. Ensure all food is prepared and stored in accordance with food safety and HACCP procedures; maintain high standards of cleanliness in the pass and workstations. Perform stock rotation, portion control and accurate record-keeping for ingredient usage; assist with deliveries, checking paperwork and storing items to correct temperatures. Work collaboratively with front-of-house teams to manage service flow, respond to special dietary requests and ensure guest satisfaction. Participate in training, induction and regular refresher sessions on kitchen safety, allergen management, hygiene and recipe standards; support continuous improvement of kitchen processes.
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Required skills and experience for Chef de Partie -- Arabic Cuisine

Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role within a high-volume restaurant or hotel, with specific experience preparing Arabic or broader Middle Eastern cuisine preferred. Strong culinary fundamentals including knife skills, stock and sauce preparation, roasting, grilling and braising; familiarity with traditional Arabic techniques and ingredients. Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure while maintaining consistency, attention to detail and quality presentation. Experience supervising junior kitchen staff, providing coaching and ensuring standards are met across the section. Good understanding of food costing, portion control and waste minimisation to support profitability targets. Knowledge of allergen management, HACCP and food safety procedures with a commitment to following safe working practices. Excellent communication skills, positive attitude and flexible approach to shift working including early starts, evenings, weekends and occasional bank holidays.
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Qualifications and certifications preferred

Relevant culinary qualification (NVQ/SVQ Level 2/3, City & Guilds or equivalent) desirable. Food hygiene certificate (Level 2 or above) and HACCP training preferred or willingness to obtain as part of induction. Formal training or demonstrable experience in Middle Eastern/Arabic culinary traditions an advantage.
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Working hours, salary and benefits

Full-time role with shift patterns including early starts, evenings, weekends and bank holidays in line with operational needs. Competitive salary dependent on experience and skill level, with opportunities for overtime where applicable. Benefits may include pension contributions, staff meals, professional training and opportunities for career development and progression within the kitchen team.
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How to apply -- Chef de Partie (Arabic Cuisine)

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant culinary experience, familiarity with Arabic cuisine and why you are suited to the Chef de Partie role. Include contact details for two referees. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview, followed by a practical assessment and face-to-face interview where applicable.

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Equal opportunities and safer recruitment

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We operate safer recruitment practices and all offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory references, background checks and compliance with our safeguarding and food safety policies.


Keywords: Arabic cuisine, Middle Eastern, Chef de Partie, cook, kitchen, HACCP, food hygiene, mise en place, grilling, bread, menu development, supervision.