Senior Chef de Partie

Gaucho Restaurants; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and passionate team as a Senior Chef de Partie at a renowned restaurant in Liverpool. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in a high-pressure environment, where your passion for fresh produce and leadership abilities will shine. You'll manage a section, mentor junior chefs, and ensure top-notch quality in every dish served. With ongoing training and career development opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to advance in the culinary field while enjoying exclusive employee benefits. Be part of a vibrant kitchen culture that values creativity and excellence!

Benefits

50% off at Gaucho and M Restaurants

Industry Apprenticeship opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts platform

Ongoing training

Career development and progression

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and supplier dealings.
• Check food deliveries for quality and consistency.
• Develop junior chefs and maintain kitchen structure.

Skills

Operational Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Team Management

Organizational Skills

Job description

Gaucho is looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Chef de Partie to join our Liverpool restaurant!

You will need to be experienced in working as a Senior Chef de Partie in a fresh food kitchen and be extremely passionate about food. Our Senior 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 specification and have a genuine passion for cooking.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Chef de Partie

1. Possess strong operational and leadership skills regarding both knowledge and operation.
2. Manage dealings with suppliers and commercial partners concerning kitchen operations, as set and agreed by the Head Chef & Senior Sous Chef.
3. Check all inbound food deliveries to ensure consistency and quality of all items for the kitchen operation.
4. Maintain strict kitchen structure and develop junior chefs and kitchen porters as directed by the Sous Chefs.
5. Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chefs with specials planning, costing, daily GP% financial sheets, payroll, and all kitchen operations.
6. Ensure all health and safety practices are followed, and participate in stock and portion control.

Requirements for Gaucho Senior Chef de Partie

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