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Ornella

Chef de Partie

Hackney, 51 Wilton Way, London E8 1BG On-site Back of House

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our growing kitchen team.

After the success of Lupa, a recent addition to the 2026 MICHELIN Guide and Identità Golose, our dream is to create another enduring neighbourhood classic that’s known throughout the city as a destination for some of the best Italian cooking in town, enter Ornella.

As Chef de Partie, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to deliver consistently high-quality food across service. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is passionate about Italian cooking, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in organisation, consistency and teamwork.

We would like to meet talented hospitality people who will fit with our culture while helping us to elevate what we do to the next level. 

Responsibilities

  • Running and maintaining your section during prep and service

  • Preparing and delivering dishes to a consistently high standard

  • Supporting Junior chefs and contributing to a collaborative kitchen environment

  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety

  • Assisting with stock control, ordering and minimising waste

Requirements

  • Experience as a CDP in a busy, high quality restaurant.

  • Able to work comfortably under pressure

  • Work well as part of a team 

  • Being organized and efficient 

  • Energetic with a can do attitude 

  • Attention to detail 

  • Confident and friendly manner in communication