Senior Chef de Partie

BOXPARK; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant chain in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Senior Chef de Partie to join its team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments, managing sections, and a passion for fresh produce. Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring quality control of food deliveries. The position offers opportunities for career development and discounts at all restaurant locations.

Benefits

50% off food bill at all restaurants

Apprenticeship qualifications

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount platform

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Ability to run a section and manage a small team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and mentor junior chefs.
• Check food deliveries to maintain quality standards.
• Assist with financial sheets and stock control.

Skills

High-pressure kitchen management

Passion for fresh produce

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Effective communication

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. 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