Join Dila – Where REAL People Make a DifferenceBe part of an exciting new restaurant opening on Charlotte Street in the heart of Fitzrovia. Launching in late autumn 2026, Dila is an Eastern Mediterranean restaurant seen through the lens of a Londoner – bringing together vibrant flavours, generous hospitality and exceptional produce.We are looking for an experienced, passionate and hands-on Senior Chef de Partie to join our opening kitchen team. You’ll play an important role in bringing Dila’s food concept to life, taking ownership of your section, supporting junior chefs and ensuring every dish is prepared and delivered with consistency, care and attention to detail.This is an exciting opportunity to join Dila from the very beginning, develop your skills and knowledge, help establish the standards and culture of a brand-new kitchen, and be part of creating something special in Fitzrovia.About DilaSpanning two floors, Dila will have approximately 50 covers on the ground floor and a further 70 on the first floor, including a private dining room, alongside a 40-cover terrace.Designed for sharing, the menu centres around seasonal meze, vegetable-led dishes and charcoal grills, combining indigenous ingredients and spices from across the region with exceptional produce sourced from local farmers, growers, fishermen and producers across the UK.The cooking is clean, ingredient-led and rooted in simplicity, allowing quality produce, bold flavours and thoughtful technique to take centre stage. Sustainability underpins our approach, from responsible sourcing and seasonality to a conscious effort to minimise waste throughout the kitchen.About You and The RoleAs a Senior Chef de Partie at Dila, you will:Take ownership of your section, ensuring excellent preparation, organisation and consistently high standards throughout every servicePrepare and cook dishes in line with Dila’s recipes and standards, delivering exceptional quality, flavour, presentation and consistencyDevelop a strong understanding of Dila’s Eastern Mediterranean influences, ingredients and cooking techniques, including our meze, vegetable-led dishes and charcoal grillsSupport and guide Chef de Parties, sharing your knowledge and helping maintain a positive, collaborative and high-performing kitchenMaintain excellent mise en place and anticipate the requirements of your section to ensure smooth, efficient service during busy periodsSupport stock rotation, portion control and waste reduction, treating exceptional produce with care while maintaining strong commercial awarenessMaintain the highest standards of food safety, allergen management, cleanliness and Health & Safety across your sectionBring previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or experienced Chef de Partie within a high-quality, high-volume restaurant, with strong technical skills, attention to detail and a genuine passion for exceptional produce and ingredient-led cookingWhy Choose Dila?We believe great people deserve great benefits. Here’s what you can expect as a Senior Chef de Partie at Dila:Experience DinnersWagestreamRetail Discounts – including Amazon, Nike, ASOS and AsdaEnhanced Holidays & Holiday Buy-BackEnhanced Family LeaveDiscounts at The Newman and over 500 Preferred Hotels worldwideCycle to Work Scheme & Season Ticket LoansMonthly Social Events & GiftsRefer a Friend BonusCompany Pension ContributionsMeals on Duty and Uniform ProvidedTailored Career Development ProgrammesSome benefits are conditional on length of service, recognising your ongoing contribution to Dila’s success.Dila is managed by KINSFOLK & CO, the Fitzrovia-born hospitality company that also manages The Newman, its luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Fitzrovia.We welcome applications from everyone and celebrate diversity at Dila. In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
