Senior Chef de Partie

GAUCHO; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% food discount

Apprenticeship scheme

Cycle to work

Wellbeing platform

Career development

Staff meals on shift

Job summary

GAUCHO is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie for our Manchester restaurant. You will lead a kitchen section, work in a fast-paced environment, and be passionate about fresh produce while delivering dishes to spec.

The role requires strong operational skills, the ability to manage a small team, and clear communication with your colleagues on every shift.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment is essential.
• Passion for fresh produce and quality plating.
• Ability to run a kitchen section and guide junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a kitchen section and lead a small team on shifts.
• Assist with menu specials, costing and daily GP% reporting.
• Ensure delivery quality, health and safety and stock control.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

High-pressure kitchen

Effective communication

Job description

GAUCHO are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Chef de Partie to join our GAUCHO Manchester 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. OurSenior Chef 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.

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.
• Staff breakfast and dinner on every shift worked.

Key responsibilities of theGAUCHO Senior Chef de Partie

• To possess strong operational and leadership skills regarding both knowledge and operation.
• To undertake dealings with suppliers of the business regarding 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