At Lobo Rojo, it’s all about our people. They’re the heart and soul of what we do and what makes us different from the rest. Yes, we serve up bold, vibrant Mexican street food, our taqueria is full of colour and character, and there are plenty of chances to grow with us—but ask anyone who works here what they love most, and they’ll tell you the same thing: it’s the team.
We’re growing and bringing our fresh, authentic tacos to more neighbourhoods, starting right here in South Gosforth. So we’re on the lookout for a friendly, enthusiastic chef de partie to join our team.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Pay & Perks
- Up to £12.94 per hour (for over 21s) plus generous, uncapped tronc/tips
- 25% off food when you visit with your family and friends
- Free staff meals and unlimited soft drinks on shift
- Early access to pay if needed
- Long service rewards
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Career & Culture
- Clear opportunities to grow your career—many of our heads chefs and managers started on the dishes and behind the bar.
- Hands-on training in food, drink and service.
- Move between locations as we grow—stay with us and grow with us
What You’ll Be Doing
As Chef de Partie, you’ll take ownership of a section in our open kitchen—prepping, cooking, and plating vibrant Mexican dishes with consistency and care. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to make sure service runs smoothly and standards stay high, even when it gets busy.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and cooking dishes to spec, with attention to flavour, presentation, and portion control
- Managing your section efficiently during prep and service
- Supporting junior team members and stepping up to lead your section
- Maintaining a clean, organised and food-safe kitchen environment
- Helping with stock checks, ordering, and reducing food waste
- Contributing to menu development and new dish ideas
About Us
- Independent & Proud: A small but growing taqueria bringing the flavours of Mexico to South London
- Authentic Food: Fresh ingredients, traditional recipes, and bold flavours
- Local Love: We support our local community and believe in giving back where we can
- Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds
- Dog-Friendly: Yes, your pup is welcome too!
Package includes membership of an independently managed tronc arrangement through which service charge is allocated outside of and in addition to your basic pay from your employment. Hourly amount shown is indicative, based on current tronc allocations, and actual pay may vary based on service charge collected.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £29,750.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Experience:
- Chef: 1 year (preferred)
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
- Kitchen : 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
