Chef de Partie — Casa Dario
Casa Dario is a small kitchen located in a food hall. Our concept is based on Spanish cuisine, with a selection of Argentine-inspired dishes. We serve tapas, paellas and other dishes made with fresh ingredients.
We are passionate about honest food, authentic flavours and cooking from scratch. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a reliable, disciplined and motivated Chef de Partie to join our team.
The Role
This position will initially be part-time, with the opportunity to progress into a full-time role as the business grows.
Working in a small food-hall kitchen, you will play an important role in the day-to-day operation of the business. You will be expected to work efficiently, stay organised during busy service periods and maintain consistently high standards of food quality, cleanliness and presentation.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking, wants to learn more about Spanish cuisine and is looking to develop their career in a growing business.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing and cooking dishes from scratch
- Preparing tapas, paellas and other Spanish-inspired dishes
- Cooking confidently on burners and working with high heat and flames
- Preparing ingredients efficiently and correctly
- Following recipes and maintaining consistent quality
- Working quickly and accurately during busy service periods
- Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and safe
- Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and food safety
- Supporting the smooth running of a small kitchen team
- Communicating clearly and working respectfully with colleagues
- Taking pride in the quality and presentation of every dish
What We Are Looking For
- At least two years of experience working in a professional kitchen
- Experience working on burners and confidence cooking with heat and flames
- Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen or food-service environment
- A reliable, disciplined and hardworking attitude
- Someone respectful, professional and easy to work with
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a small team
- A genuine passion for cooking and pride in your work
- Curiosity, motivation and a willingness to learn
- An interest in, or understanding of, Spanish cuisine
- Ambition to improve and progress as a chef
- The ability to stay organised and calm during busy services
What We Offer
- Part-time hours
- The opportunity to move into a full-time position as the business grows
- The chance to learn more about Spanish cooking, including tapas and paellas
- Experience working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch
- Opportunities to develop your culinary skills
- The opportunity to grow within a small and expanding business
- A friendly, hands-on and professional working environment
We are looking for someone who is passionate about cooking, reliable, respectful and motivated to learn. If you would like to develop your skills and grow with Casa Dario, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send us your CV and a brief introduction about yourself and your kitchen experience.
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
