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 robust 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

📌 DCDP (Mumbai)
🏢 Manifest Hospitality
📍 Mumbai