Job Description

Job description

We're a growing company passionate about good food that happens to be vegetarian and vegan!

The Gate has been one of the best vegetarian restaurants in London since our founder, Michael Daniel, and his brother opened their first restaurant in Hammersmith in 1989. We now have 3 locations across London.

We're all about fresh, seasonal produce and friendly service and we're now looking for a passionate

Kitchen Staff

to join our growing team in two of our locations

.

As a Chef De Partie (CDP) you are responsible supporting the Head and Sous Chef in a busy kitchen delivering consistently high-quality food, handle purchase ordersand ensure that items arriving without authorization are not received..

Chef de Partie Duties and Responsibilities:

- Takes care of daily food preparation and duties assigned by the superiors to meet the standard and the quality setby the Restaurant.

- Follows the instructions and recommendations from the immediate superiors to complete the daily tasks.

- Coordinates daily tasks with the Sous Chef.

- Responsible to supervise junior chefs or commis.

- Able to estimate the daily production needs and checking the quality of food products to ensure that standards are met.

- Ensure that the production, preparation and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times.

- Ensure highest levels of guestsatisfaction, quality, operating and food costson an ongoing basis.

- Knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, receiving, storage and sanitation.

- Full awareness of all menuitems, their recipes, methods of production and presentation standards.

- Follows good preservation standards for the proper handling of all food products at the right temperature.

- Operate and maintain all department equipment and reporting of malfunctioning.

- Ensure effective communication between staff by maintaining a secure and friendly working environment.

- Establishing and maintaining effective inter-departmental working relationships.

- Have excellent knowledge of menu creation, whilst maintaining quality and controllingcostsin a volumefood business.

- Personally responsible for hygiene, safetyand correct use of equipment and utensils.

- Ability to produce own work in accordance with a deadline and to assist and encourage others in achieving this aim.

- Checks periodically expiry dates and proper storage of food items in the section.

- Consults daily with Sous Chef and Executive chef on the daily requirements, functionsand also about any last minute events.

- Guides and trains the subordinates on a daily basis to ensure high motivationand economical working environment.

- Should be able to set an example to others for personal hygiene and cleanliness on and off duty.

- Daily feedback collection and reporting of issues as they arise.

- Assess quality control and adhere to hotels service standards.

- Carry out any other duties as required by management.

Prerequisites:

A high standard of spoken and written English.

Flexible working hours subject to the demands of the business.

Able to work under pressure.

Excellent culinary cateringtalent.

Experience:

At least 3 year's experience cooking in a well-established restaurant or full-servicehotel and/or minimum of 1 year in a supervisory role.

We offer a competitive salary, meals on duty, company discounts and various reward programs (referrals, longevity and performance bonuses). All we ask is for your commitment and willingness to learn. We will train you and develop your skills hopefully for you to progress with us as many have done over the years.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Flexitime Gym membership Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

London W6 9QL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Cooking: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person