Demi Chef - Latin American & Western Cuisine

About the role

The Demi Chef works in the kitchen of the restaurant at Paradise of Paradoxes, a Latin American and Western cuisine restaurant within 25hours Hotel Jakarta (The Oddbird) in the Sudirman Central Business District. You will work alongside the Chef de Partie/Sous Chef, mentor junior kitchen staff and keep the station running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Manage your assigned station with the Chef de Partie/Sous Chef, keeping mise en place stocked and service flowing
• Prepare and cook Latin American and Western dishes according to recipes and quality standards, using grilling, roasting, frying and sautéing
• Guide Commis Chefs through prep, cooking and kitchen procedures while keeping waste low
• Taste, check temperatures and inspect every dish before it leaves the kitchen
• Keep workstations and equipment clean and organised; hygiene is non-negotiable
• Lead by example on personal hygiene and appearance, and ensure the team follows food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures
• Report hazards or equipment issues to the supervisor and work with the Executive Steward to keep the kitchen clean and safe
• Know emergency procedures and attend team briefings, meetings and training; support other duties as assigned

Required profile

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in a similar kitchen role
• Solid foundation in Latin American and Western cuisine, from training or experience
• Minimum diploma-level education; culinary certification from a reputable school is a bonus
• Fluent written and spoken English; other languages or local dialects are a bonus
• Natural leader who mentors junior staff, thrives under pressure, detail-oriented and a self-starter