Senior Chef de Partie

Gaucho; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable restaurant chain is looking for an experienced Senior Chef de Partie to join their kitchen in Liverpool. Ideal candidates will have a passion for fresh produce and experience in managing a team within a high-pressure environment. Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, checking food deliveries, and assisting the Head Chef with daily tasks. The role offers 50% off dining at all locations, opportunities for career development, and access to a discount platform.

Benefits

50% off food bill

Career development opportunities

Access to employee discount platform

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Ability to manage a small team effectively.
• Organised and capable of following specifications for dishes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and manage a section.
• Check inbound food deliveries for quality consistency.
• Assist in specials planning and daily financial sheets.

Skills

Operational and leadership skills

Ability to run a section

Effective communication

Passion for fresh produce

Job description

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