Chef de Partie (CDP)

About Kora.Blr

Kora.Blr is a specialty coffee café brand from The Bangalore Coffee Company, with cafés in Koramangala, Basavanagudi and Jayanagar, and HSR Layout opening soon. Kora comes from the Esperanto word kora, meaning “heartfelt”: good coffee, honest food and a team our guests mention by name.

About the role

As Chef de Partie you lead a section of our café kitchen, own its quality and cost, and train the commis team.

What you'll do

• Run your section of the menu: all-day breakfast, handcrafted pizzas, pasta, sandwiches and burgers, salads and bowls, small bites, vegan dishes or desserts
• Plan daily production and mise en place based on expected covers and events
• Cook and plate every dish to Kora's standard recipes, taste and presentation
• Supervise commis, assign duties and train them on recipes and technique
• Control portions and wastage, and keep section inventory and requisitions accurate
• Follow HACCP and FSSAI food safety standards, including temperature logs, labelling and FIFO
• Check equipment and gas safety at opening, and lead closing sanitation
• Coordinate with the bar and floor teams for smooth order flow, and act on guest feedback
• Contribute ideas for seasonal specials

What you bring

• 3–5 years in a café, restaurant or hotel kitchen, including at least 1 year running a section
• Strong continental skills: eggs and breakfast, pizza dough and baking, pasta sauces, grills and sandwiches
• Experience supervising and training junior cooks
• Sound knowledge of HACCP and FSSAI standards
• Comfortable working rotational shifts, including weekends

Nice to have

• A culinary diploma or degree

Where this role can lead

Chef de Partie → Sous Chef

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