Chef de Partie

Gaucho; Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in the UK is looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join their Manchester location. The candidate should have a strong background in fresh food kitchens, exceptional leadership skills, and a genuine passion for cooking. Responsibilities include managing kitchen operations, ensuring quality in food deliveries, and assisting in planning special dishes. This role offers significant opportunities for career development and other benefits such as discounts and qualifications through apprenticeship schemes.

Benefits

50% off food bill

Qualifications through Apprenticeship Scheme

Career development and progression

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing platform access

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie in a fresh food kitchen.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Genuine passion for food and cooking.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations with strong leadership skills.
• Deal with suppliers regarding kitchen operations.
• Check inbound food deliveries for quality consistency.
• Maintain kitchen structure and develop junior staff.
• Assist with special planning and costing.

Skills

Operational skills

Leadership skills

Passion for cooking

Teamwork

Managing a section

Job description

Gaucho are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef de Partie to join our Manchester restaurant! 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 wellbeing 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, payro...