Chef de partie

Cascada Marbella; Marbella; On-site; Confidencial; Full time

Job summary

Cascada Marbella in Marbella, Spain is seeking a dedicated chef to join a vibrant, dynamic restaurant where creativity and innovation are encouraged. You will prepare and cook high-quality dishes, contribute to menu development, and work with house-made products, using local ingredients.

This role demands teamwork, strong work ethic, and the ability to thrive under pressure in a lively kitchen. Non-traditional career paths are welcome; if you have the right attitude and drive, this is the place

Qualifications

• Culinary experience; fine dining is a plus.
• Strong work ethic and passion for cooking.
• Team player with collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to learn and innovate.
• Ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Attention to detail and consistency in execution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes within your designated kitchen section, ensuring consistency
• Assist in recipe development with a creative touch, contributing to menu items
• Work with fermentations, dry-aging, and house-made products
• Uphold kitchen standards in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Work closely with the team to ensure smooth daily operations
• Follow hygiene, safety, and quality control standards to guarantee top-quality food output

Skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Attention to detail

Creativity

Learning mindset

Education

Culinary training or apprenticeship

Job description

Are you a dedicated chef looking for steady employment in a beautiful, dynamic restaurant in Marbella, Spain? Do you thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged? If so, we want you on our team!

At our restaurant, we take pride in crafting exceptional dishes from scratch, using only the finest local and fresh ingredients. Our culinary approach includes:

• House-made cheese
• Cured meats
• Fermentations
• Kombucha
• Dry-aged meats

Tasks

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes within your designated kitchen section, ensuring consistency
• Assist in recipe development with a creative touch, contributing to menu items
• Work with fermentations, dry-aging, and house-made products, following kitchen guidelines
• Uphold kitchen standards in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Work closely with the team to ensure smooth daily operations
• Follow hygiene, safety, and quality control standards to guarantee top-quality food output

Requirements

• Culinary experience (fine dining is a plus, Michelin-star background is even better)
• A strong work ethic and a passion for cooking
• Team player mentality – we thrive on collaboration
• Willingness to learn and innovate – we do things differently here!
• Ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
• Attention to detail & consistency in execution

More than experience, we value dedication, teamwork, and a hunger for growth. If you have the right attitude and drive, we’re open to candidates with non-traditional career paths.

This job is not for the faint-hearted! It’s hard work, but if you’re serious about advancing in your career and ready to push your limits, this is the place for you.