Chef de Partie

Gaucho; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the culinary scene, Gaucho is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join their renowned restaurants. Ideal candidates will possess strong operational skills, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and have a genuine passion for cooking and fresh food.

Benefits

50% off your food bill at all Gauchos

Opportunity to gain qualifications through an Apprenticeship Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Access to employee discount platform

Career development and progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Ability to manage a section and a small team.
• Strong operational knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Run kitchen operations and manage supplier dealings.
• Check food deliveries for consistency and quality.
• Maintain kitchen structure and assist junior chefs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Passion for Fresh Produce

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.