Chef de Partie (CDP) – Oren Restaurant
Location: Dalston, East London
Oren is an independent, chef-owned restaurant in Dalston, serving ingredient-led Eastern Mediterranean food. Known for its honest cooking, warm hospitality and strong neighbourhood following, Oren was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2026.
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. This is an opportunity for someone who takes pride in their cooking, enjoys working with quality ingredients and wants to develop their skills in a busy, creative kitchen.
The Role
Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will be responsible for running your section, maintaining high standards of food preparation and ensuring consistency throughout service.
Key Responsibilities
Take responsibility for the smooth running of your section.
Prepare and cook dishes to Oren's standards and specifications.
Maintain excellent standards of mise en place and organisation.
Ensure consistency, quality and attention to detail during service.
Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
Monitor stock, minimise waste and use ingredients responsibly.
Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team.
Contribute ideas and enthusiasm to the development of the menu.
The Ideal Candidate
Previous experience in a professional kitchen, ideally at CDP level.
Passionate about cooking, ingredients and seasonal produce.
Organised, reliable and able to work well under pressure.
Good attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
A positive team player who takes pride in their work.
Eager to learn, develop and contribute to the kitchen.
What We Offer
Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
28 days holiday.
Staff wine at cost price.
Discounted meals at Oren.
Opportunity to work in an independent restaurant with a strong food identity and an ambitious, growing team.
If you care about good food, enjoy working with a close-knit team and want to be part of what we're building at Oren, we'd love to hear from you.