Chef de Partie

TANZIES LLC; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Dining discounts

Job summary

TANZIE'S LLC in Berkeley seeks a skilled Chef de Partie to join a fast-paced kitchen and uphold high standards of quality and consistency.

You'll work closely with the team, follow recipes, manage time, and help train staff to deliver outstanding dishes while maintaining a positive, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Must work well with others to deliver high quality food and service.
• Demonstrates flexibility to adjust to changing kitchen needs.
• Ability to stay calm and productive during peak hours.

Responsibilities

• Help track inventory and daily ordering needs
• Possess a positive attitude, ability to multitask, work organized and cleanly
• Ability to manage personal emotions in high stress moments or communicate when space is needed
• Have a willingness to take initiative and make decisions with established guidelines from the Chef
• Have a passion for high quality results and exceptional customer service
• Possess a well developed palette and be familiar with multiple cooking techniques
• Push themselves and others to continuously improve skill set and strive for excellence
• Ensure cooking techniques, portioning and recipes are properly followed to maximize quality and yield
• Support staff in maintaining kitchen standards, recipe standards and general kitchen growth
• Help to create and maintain a culture of safety, learning and open communication.

Skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Decision Making

Continuous Improvement

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Stress Management

Initiative

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts

At Tanzie's, we are committed to continuous improvement and fostering a collaborative team environment. Given the dimensions of our kitchen, each team member is an essential component of our restaurant's operations. All staff are required to work cooperatively, communicate effectively, and demonstrate adaptability to new concepts and constructive criticism. A cook is expected to exemplify these qualities and more.

A chef de partie will exhibit pertinent skills and experience for the role, articulate communication, a robust work ethic, reliability, flexibility, and the capacity for effective teamwork, while also valuing problem-solving acumen, leadership capabilities, professionalism, integrity, and a positive cultural contribution.

Responsibilities

• Help track inventory and daily ordering needs
• Possess a positive attitude, ability to multitask, work organized and cleanly
• Ability to manage personal emotions in high stress moments or communicate when space is needed
• Have a willingness to take initiative and make decisions with established guidelines from the Chef
• Have a passion for high quality results and exceptional customer service
• Possess a well developed palette and be familiar with multiple cooking techniques
• Push themselves and others to continuously improve skill set and strive for excellence
• Ensure cooking techniques, portioning and recipes are properly followed to maximize quality and yield. Especially when delegating to other staff.
• Support staff in maintaining kitchen standards, recipe standards and general kitchen growth.
• Help to create and maintain a culture of safety, learning and open communication.

Qualifications

• Professional who strives to exceed guest expectations
• Ability to work a range of shifts both during the day and evening shifts
• The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of prior chef de partie experience at a highly regarded/rated and fast paced restaurant kitchen

The strategic placement of an effective chef de partie is crucial for our restaurant's continued advancement and the creation of enhanced opportunities for our staff. At Tanzie's, our objective is to leverage our establishment as a foundational stepping stone for all individuals who join our team. We recognize that each individual will eventually progress beyond our organization, and when that time arrives, our aspiration is for them to depart having achieved greater professional and personal development than upon their arrival. This goal is unattainable without a strong commitment to knowledge acquisition and professional growth. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive support to our staff, fostering their development through appropriate compensation and recognition. Our achievements are entirely dependent on the collective efforts of our staff, and it is imperative that any individual assuming a position fully comprehends and upholds these core values.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($22.00 - $25.00) + tips

Benefits & Perks: 401k, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

• Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Stress Management
• Initiative