Chef de Partie

Panthera Restaurant, a premium fine-dining establishment in Maitama, Abuja, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chef de Partie

Location: Maitama, Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are looking for a skilled and disciplined Chef de Partie to run a designated kitchen station.
• The Chef de Partie takes full ownership of an assigned kitchen station.
• You will work with the Head Chef, and Sous Chef to deliver dishes of a five-star luxury standard, while supervising and training junior kitchen staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of a designated kitchen station, keeping it fully stocked, prepped, and ready for service (mise en place).
• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes according to the restaurant's precise recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications.
• Ensure all food leaving the station meets a five-star standard in temperature, seasoning, texture, and visual presentation, with zero or minimal dishes sent back by guests.
• Assist the Head Chef and Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations to ensure seamless service.
• Work with the Sous Chef, Head Chef, and Executive Chef to execute seasonal menu changes, tastings, and special VIP requests.
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior culinary staff (Demi-Chef de Parties, Kitchen Assistants, Commis Chefs, and Apprentices) assigned to the station.
• Delegate prep tasks effectively during morning and pre-service hours to keep the workflow smooth.
• Foster a respectful, disciplined, high-energy, and collaborative kitchen environment.
• Monitor daily stock levels at the station and prepare accurate internal orders/requisitions for fresh produce, proteins, and specialty dry goods.
• Inspect incoming raw ingredients for the station and reject any that do not meet quality grading.
• Practice strict waste management by using ingredients efficiently, keeping accurate spoilage records, and keeping station wastage within management's target.
• Store food items correctly using FIFO, with proper dating and labelling.

Requirements

• Minimum of an HND or a First Degree (preferably in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Food Science, or a related field).
• A recognised culinary school qualification is an added advantage.
• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or Demi-Chef de Partie in a fine-dining restaurant, hotel, or high-end kitchen.
• Strong cooking skills across a range of cuisines and techniques, with attention to seasoning, texture, and presentation.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Leadership and team-training skills, with the ability to guide junior staff.
• Good stock control, requisition, and waste management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• A high standard of personal hygiene and grooming.

Starting Salary
N150,000 / month with Accomodation.