Chef de Partie

Working closely with the Executive Chef and kitchen leadership team, the Chef de Partie is responsible for executing dishes with consistency, precision, and care. This role plays a key part in maintaining kitchen standards, supporting service flow, and contributing to a clean, organized, and high-performing BOH team.

What you'll do

• Assist with the preparation and portioning of raw fish, cooked items, vegetables and desserts. 
• Prep, organize and execute station to meet established methods and ensure it is maintained throughout the entirety of time before, during, and after service. 
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes using various kitchen utensils and equipment. 
• Knows and complies consistently with restaurants’ standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, polices, and procedures. 
• Prepare and stock the station with all necessary ingredients and tools before service. 
• Refill and rotate ingredients as needed throughout the shift, keeping items covered, labeled, and at safe temperatures. 
• Follow plating standards to ensure all items are consistently presented. 
• Assist in maintaining prep lists and completing assigned tasks before and after shifts. 
• Handle knives and delicate ingredients with care and attention to safety. 
• Clean cutting boards, knives, and station surfaces frequently to avoid cross-contamination. 
• Take special care when preparing orders for guests with dietary restrictions or allergies and follow all related protocols. 
• Communicate clearly with other staff to ensure timely service and product availability. 
• Follow opening and closing procedures, including cleaning, labeling, and storing ingredients.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe prep area at all times. 
• Maintains a polished, guest-ready appearance daily to reflect professionalism in this guest-facing role. 

• Prior experience in a professional kitchen preferred
• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques, knife skills, and kitchen equipment
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency
• Team-oriented with a positive and collaborative mindset
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
• Maintain all required health and sanitation certifications
• Professional, reliable, and punctual

• Be part of a collaborative kitchen focused on quality, consistency, and growth
• Work alongside a team that values mentorship, development, and teamwork
• Opportunity to grow within Boka Restaurant Group, who prioritize internal advancement and long-term careers

Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days), employer-sponsored mental health and resource program, 401(k) program, paid sick leave, career mentorship and growth potential, and dining incentives across our 20+ establishments!

• Lift and move up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Safely and effectively use all necessary kitchen tools, equipment, and cleaning chemicals
• Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the kitchen
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and fast-paced environments