Head Chef

Gaucho are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to join one of our team at Gaucho Newcastle. You will need to be experienced in working as a Head Chef in a fresh food kitchen, and be extremely passionate about food. OurHead Chefwill have experience managing a team, running the kitchen and working in a fast-paced environment. They must be able to deliver high quality dishes following a spec, and have a genuine passion for cooking.

* Relocation package is available for candidates eager to join our Newcastle team and relocate. For more information, please reach out to us.*

Training and benefits
50% off your bill at all Gaucho and M Restaurants
Industry Apprenticeship opportunities, cycle to work scheme and access to our employee discounts platform
Ongoing training with the Executive Chef and Group Head Griller
Career development and progression

Key Responsibilities of the Head Chef
Full commitment to beef knowledge
Regulation of receiving of goods and the temperature of the items being received
Being responsible for product consistency and dish presentation management
Ensuring specials & rolling choices are adhered to in order to maintain a fresh approach to product offering
Ongoing research regarding new trends in the market
Being in charge of general staff recruitment and training, along with development and appraisals
Health & Safety management inc legally required training/risk assessment adherence and equipment maintenance (internal and external)
Ordering, receiving, storing, controlling and counting of all food stocks

Requirements for Gaucho Head Chef
Have worked as a Head Chef in a high-pressure kitchen environment
Will have a passion for fresh produce
Be able to effectively run a kitchen
Be organised and able to communicate effectively with a team.

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