DCDP

Demi Chef de Partie (DCDP)

Restaurant

Sorano

Location

Colaba, South Mumbai

Department

Kitchen

Employment Type

Full-Time

Industry

Premium Casual Dining \| Italian-Inspired Cuisine

About Sorano

Sorano is an upcoming restaurant by Manifest Hospitality, bringing a fresh perspective to Italian-inspired dining through seasonal ingredients, bold flavours, and thoughtfully crafted dishes. Our culinary philosophy celebrates Italian cooking techniques while highlighting locally sourced produce and quality ingredients.

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Demi Chef de Partie (DCDP) with a strong Italian culinary backgroundto join our pre-opening kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and assigned sections.
• Prepare and execute Italian dishes while maintaining consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of Italian cuisine, including pasta, risotto, sauces, stocks, and basic cooking techniques.
• Ensure daily mise en place is completed efficiently before service.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, sanitation, and kitchen organisation.
• Follow standard recipes, portion controls, and plating guidelines.
• Monitor ingredient quality, freshness, storage, and labelling.
• Follow FIFO/FEFO procedures and minimise food wastage.
• Support menu development, recipe trials, and pre-opening kitchen preparation.
• Coordinate effectively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth and timely service.
• Assist in training and guiding Commis chefs when required.
• Maintain compliance with food safety standards and restaurant SOPs.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a DCDP or in a similar kitchen position in a reputable restaurant or hotel.
• A strong background in Italian cuisine is mandatory.
• Good knowledge of pasta preparation, Italian sauces, risotto, and traditional Italian cooking techniques.
• Experience handling a professional kitchen section and managing mise en place independently.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene, sanitation, storage, and food safety practices.
• Good knife skills and knowledge of ingredient handling.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong teamwork, communication, discipline, and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• Candidates with pre-opening experience will be preferred.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to be part of the pre-opening team at Sorano.
• Exposure to seasonal menu development and contemporary Italian-inspired cuisine.
• An opportunity to work closely with the culinary leadership team.
• Professional growth in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Job Details

Job Title

Demi Chef de Partie (DCDP)

Experience: Relevant professional kitchen experience required; candidates with a strong Italian culinary background will be prioritised.

Job Type

Full-Time, On-Site

Work Location

Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Interested candidates can apply through Indeed with their updated CV, current designation, and details of their Italian cuisine experience.

Pay

Up to ₹35,000.00 per hour

Work Location

In person