Kiln is a Thai-inspired open-kitchen restaurant in Soho, cooking with charcoal-fired woks and grills. Our cuisine is influenced by the border regions of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. We source exceptional produce from trusted farmers and growers. We foster a fast-paced, friendly environment where research, creativity, and new ideas are encouraged. Kilnhas won multiple awards and appeared on prestigious restaurant lists, earning its place as a key institution in the London dining scene. We hold daily briefings with the team to taste dishes and wines from our ever-evolving menu. We value curiosity and humility—experience isn’t essential, but a desire to learn is.

We’re seeking a CDP to join our Kitchen Team!

What you’ll be doing:

Collaborate closely with our senior kitchen team to maintain consistently high standards of food preparation and presentation, ensuring guest satisfaction.
Oversee and manage your assigned kitchen section, coordinating daily prep schedules and ensuring smooth operations.
Conduct routine inspections of your section to ensure compliance with internal and external hygiene and sanitation standards.
Ensure that all team members strictly adhere to food safety practices, including proper handling, storage, and labelling of ingredients.
Serve as support to Sous Chefs during high-volume service periods, providing backup and troubleshooting as required.
Address any issues that arise during service quickly and efficiently to maintain consistent quality.
Maintain knowledge of our produce and suppliers to ensure high-quality ingredient selection.
Ensure a strong understanding of food safety standards and legislative requirements to uphold a 5-star EHO rating.

What you’ll bring:

Passion and knowledge of restaurants, good cooking, good sourcing of food and drink are a great headstart. But most important is the appetite to learn, grow and be a part of building the most exciting restaurant group in London.
2 years of experience in a fast paced kitchen, where excellence is consistent on every plate.
You’re confident in training and developing junior team members.
A love for cooking and creating unique dishes.
Flexibility to work varied shifts across 5 out of 7 days.
Full UK right to work documents.

What’s in it for you:

28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
Access to courses, resources, and training to enhance your career.
50% discount at all our restaurants, along with complimentary staff meals during your shifts.
Discounted dining at various local establishments near Super 8 Restaurants.
Enhanced maternity leave, pension scheme, subsidised mental health support, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
Refer a Friend scheme—recommend someone to join Super 8 and receive a bonus!
Opportunities for both international and national travel to visit our suppliers and learn about sourcing ingredients and beverages.
£300 contribution towards the purchase of a work laptop for all salaried staff members.

If this role sounds like a great fit for you, we’d love to see your application! Please keep in mind that it may take us 1 to 2 weeks to get back to you due to the high volume of applications. Thanks for your patience!

Chef De Partie