Chef de Partie

Gaucho; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant group in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for fresh food, experience in high-pressure kitchens, and the ability to manage a small team effectively. Responsibilities include checking food deliveries, maintaining kitchen structure, and assisting in operational tasks. The role offers benefits including discounts and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

50% off food bill

Opportunities for qualifications

Career development and progression

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie in a fresh food kitchen.
• Ability to manage a section and work in a busy team environment.
• Strong operational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Check incoming food deliveries for quality.
• Maintain kitchen structure and develop junior chefs.
• Assist with specials planning and kitchen operations.
• Ensure health and safety practices are followed.

Skills

High-pressure kitchen experience

Passion for fresh produce

Team management

Effective communication

Job description

Gaucho are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef de Partie to join one of our restaurants! You will need to be experienced in working as a Chef de Partie in a fresh food kitchen, and be extremely passionate about food. Our Chef de Partie will have experience managing a section and working as part of a busy team in a fast-paced environment. They must be able to deliver dishes following a spec, and have a genuine passion for cooking.

Training and Benefits

• 50% off your food bill at all Gauchos.
• Opportunity to gain qualifications through Apprenticeship Scheme, cycle to work scheme and access to our employee discount platform.
• Career development and progression.

Key responsibilities of the Chef de Partie

• To possess strong operational and leadership skills with regard to both knowledge and operation.
• To undertake dealings with suppliers and commercial partners of the business with regard to kitchen operations set and agreed by the Head Chef & Senior Sous Chef.
• To check all inbound food deliveries to ensure consistency and quality of all items delivered for the kitchen operation.
• To maintain strict kitchen structure and development of junior chefs and kitchen porters set by the Sous Chefs.
• To assist the Head Chef and Sous Chefs with specials planning, costing, daily GP% financial sheets, payroll and all operations of the kitchen.
• Ensure all health and safety practices are followed, and participate in controlling stock and portion control.

Requirements for Gaucho Chef de Partie

• Have worked in a high-pressure kitchen environment
• Will have a passion for fresh produce
• Be able to run a section and manage a small team
• Be organised and able to communicate effectively with a team.