What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef de Partie position at Elastika?
Position Overview:
The Chef de Partie plays a vital role as a leader within our culinary team. You will be responsible for overseeing the preparation of exceptional dishes with precision and creativity. Your role is critical in maintaining the culinary excellence and high-quality standards of our restaurant. With your culinary skills, attention to detail, and passion for creating exquisite flavors, you will deliver an exceptional dining experience to our members and guests.
To be successful you will need to possess a strong work ethic, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and a dedication to culinary excellence. Additionally, you will need strong leadership and managerial skills to effectively guide and mentor your team.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage and lead a team, ensuring that they are well-trained, motivated, and performing at their best.
- Demonstrate expertise in all menu items and consistently produce high-quality dishes in fast-paced and challenging environments across all kitchen stations.
- Assist in inventory management to ensure the kitchen operates within sustainable food cost parameters.
- Monitor waste, cooking temperatures, and quality to minimize additional expenses, educate others about product costs, and their impact on company’s profit and loss.
- Delegate tasks as necessary, ensuring adherence to proper procedures for clocking in/out and taking breaks.
- Uphold company target goals and maintain consistent service standards accord to Elastika guidelines.
- Foster a positive influence on teams under pressure and create a welcoming work environment to boost staff morale.
- Attend trainings and contribute to the mentorship and education of new and existing team members in areas they aspire to develop.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Line Cook in a high-end and fast-paced restaurant of similar establishment.
- Culinary degree or relevant culinary certifications are a plus.
- Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, knife handling, and food safety procedures.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
- Excellent organization skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
- Flexibility in working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on the restaurant and club’s needs.
- Willingness to arrive early for work, allowing sufficient time to settle and be briefed on previous and upcoming services.
- Ability to work well independently and within team and communicate effectively.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to handle and manipulate objects with hands, including seizing, grasping, turning, and holding.
- Capability to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.
- Fast-paced movements required to navigate various areas of the club.
- Ability to lift, pull, carry, or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds occasionally and 15 pounds regularly.
- Occasional kneeling, bending, crouching, and climbing as required.
Benefits
We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Why work with us
This is a chance to be part of a community that doesn't just follow trends — it sets them. The Moore is a place where your ideas and contributions will be celebrated. By joining us, you'll be stepping into an environment that nurtures personal growth and celebrates individuality.