Chef de Partie

Lost & Found Restaurant; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Training & development

Flexible schedule

Free family meal

Tax Free Parking Stipend

Paid Training

Job summary

Lost & Found Restaurant is seeking a Chef de Partie in Pittsburgh to manage a specific kitchen station (Garde Manger, Hot Appetizer, or Sauté). You will maintain prep, dish execution, sanitation, and station breakdown to support smooth service.

You will develop prep lists, delegate tasks to commis cooks, and ensure timely, accurate component preparation while upholding quality standards and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Strong knife skills and fundamental cooking techniques.
• Consistent recipe and plating adherence.
• Effective organization and multitasking.
• A clean and sanitary workstation.
• Clear communication during preparation and service.
• The ability to delegate and provide constructive direction.
• A thorough understanding of the assigned station and its menu items.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate prep lists and complete assigned tasks.
• Assist in delegating work to commis cooks.
• Maintain sanitation, breakdown, and clean station during and after service.
• Ensure components are prepared correctly and on time.

Skills

Knife skills

Recipe adherence

Organization

Sanitation

Communication

Delegation

Station knowledge

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Chef de Partie will be responsible for the preparation, organization, and execution of an assigned kitchen station, such as Garde Manger, Hot Appetizer, or Sauté. This position requires consistent, high-level performance during service and complete ownership of the station’s preparation, dish execution, sanitation, breakdown, and cleanup.

The Chef de Partie is expected to develop and maintain accurate prep lists, complete assigned preparation tasks, and help delegate appropriate work to commis cooks. Maintaining proper pars, communicating product needs, and ensuring that all components are prepared correctly and on time are essential responsibilities of the position.

Important qualifications and expectations include

• Strong knife skills and fundamental cooking techniques
• Consistent recipe and plating adherence
• Effective organization and multitasking
• A clean and sanitary workstation
• Clear communication during preparation and service
• The ability to delegate and provide constructive direction
• A thorough understanding of the assigned station and its menu items

The Chef de Partie is also expected to assist with the training and development of commis cooks and to provide appropriate guidance to the stewarding team when necessary.

Benefits Included

• Competitive Salary
• Free Family Meal
• Flexible Schedule
• Tax Free Parking Stipend
• Paid Training