Chef de Partie

Gaucho Restaurants; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaucho Restaurants seeks a passionate Chef de Partie for their Leeds location. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fresh food kitchen, managing a section, and maintaining high standards under pressure. This role offers opportunities for career progression, training, and employee benefits including discounts and a cycle to work scheme.

Benefits

50% off your bill at all Gaucho and M Restaurants

Industry Apprenticeship opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Access to employee discounts platform

Ongoing training

Career development and progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Ability to manage a small team and run a section.
• Organized and effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and maintain quality standards.
• Check food deliveries and work with suppliers.
• Assist with kitchen financials and oversee junior staff.

Skills

Operational skills

Leadership skills

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. OurChef de Partiewill 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.

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.

Training and benefits • 50% off your bill at all Gaucho and M Restaurants •Industry Apprenticeship opportunities, cycle to work scheme and access to our employee discounts platform • Ongoing training • Career development and progression

Compensation: Competitive salary