Chef de Partie

Gaucho Tower Bridge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent restaurant chain in Greater London seeks an experienced Chef de Partie to join its team. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-pressure kitchen environments, be passionate about fresh produce, and capable of managing a section and small team. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen standards, checking food quality, and assisting with specials planning. This role also involves ensuring adherence to health and safety practices while supporting junior chefs in development.

Benefits

50% off your food bill at all restaurants

Opportunities for qualifications through Apprenticeship Scheme

Career development and progression

Qualifications

• Experience in high-pressure kitchen environments.
• Ability to run a section and manage a small team.
• Organised with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations following instructions from Head Chef.
• Check inbound food deliveries for quality and consistency.
• Maintain kitchen structure and develop junior chefs.

Skills

Strong operational and leadership skills

Ability to manage a section

Effective communication

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.