Executive Chef de Partie

Company: Leopardo
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: September 12, 2024

Job Description:

About LeopardoLeopardo, a new restaurant by acclaimed 3 Michelin-starred Chef Josh Skenes, is now open for business. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Chef de Partie to join our culinary team.Job SummaryWe are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Chef de Partie to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary excellence, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to quality.Key Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Prepare and execute dishes according to the restaurant's recipes and standards.
• Food Quality: Ensure the use of fresh, high-quality ingredients and products in all preparations.
• Attention to Detail: Pay meticulous attention to detail in presentation, product quality and execution.
• Station Knowledge: Demonstrate expert knowledge of your station and all menu items coming off it.
  • Cooking Techniques: Demonstrate proficiency in various cooking techniques, including sautee, grill, roast, pizza and garde.
  • Quality Control: Consistently produce dishes that meet or exceed the chef's standards.
    • Kitchen Organization: Maintain a clean and organized work station.
    • Inventory Management: Ensure proper storage and labeling of ingredients to prevent cross-contamination.
    • Station Setup: Set up and break down station adhering to Leopardo's standards.
    • Equipment Maintenance: Monitoring and informing the chef of any problems with equipment, refrigeration, or tools that the CDP uses every day.
      • Quality Control: Monitor and maintain the quality of all ingredients used in the kitchen.
      • Tastings: Conduct regular tastings to ensure dishes meet our standards of flavor, balance, and execution.
        • Team Collaboration: Work closely with other kitchen staff to coordinate and execute orders efficiently.
        • Communication: Communicate effectively with the kitchen team and front-of-house staff.
          • Health and Safety: Adhere to all health and safety regulations and guidelines.
          • Food Safety: Ensure the proper handling and storage of food products to prevent spoilage and contamination.Requirements
            • Experience: Proven experience as a Line Cook or Chef de Partie in a fine dining or upscale restaurant.
            • Culinary Degree: Culinary degree or relevant certification is a plus.
            • Cooking Techniques: Knowledge of various cooking methods and techniques.
            • Work Environment: Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
            • Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
            • Communication: Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
            • Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, kneel, crouch for extended periods of time, lift and carry heavy pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment up to 50 pounds, work in a hot and fast-paced kitchen environment, and ability to work in refrigerated areas for a short period of time.Benefits
              • Health Coverage: Enrollment in Company-contributed health coverage plan.
              • PTO: Flexible PTO.
              • Team Discounts: Team member discounts.
              • 401(k): 401(k) plan.

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