Gaucho Development Chef
About Gaucho
At Gaucho, we bring contemporary, Argentine-inspired dining to the UK, with exceptional steak, world-class wines, and warm, attentive service at the heart of every experience. Our restaurants capture the vibrant Gaucho energy within sophisticated, welcoming settings. With locations across London and the UK, Gaucho continues to set the standard for unforgettable dining.
About The Role
The Development Chef plays a key role in driving culinary
excellence and innovation across the Gaucho group. Working closely with the
Culinary Director, this role is responsible for developing, documenting, and
delivering new recipes, ensuring quality and consistency through training, and
supporting the execution of the brand’s evolving food vision.
Key Responsibilities
* Recipe Development & Innovation: Collaborate with the
Culinary Director on new menu concepts, develop and test dishes seasonally,
manage tastings, and liaise with the director of product development and supply
chain.
* Specification Writing & Documentation: Create detailed
recipe specifications, method sheets, plating guides, and training
documentation; maintain accurate costings and version control.
* Training & Implementation: Lead hands-on training
sessions, deliver menu rollout workshops, support new openings, and identify
training needs across sites.
* Operational & Quality Support: Conduct site visits,
monitor spec adherence, and support teams during openings and re-launches.
* Collaboration & Culture: Act as a brand ambassador,
collaborate cross-departmentally, and support PR or media opportunities as
needed.
Key requirements of the Gaucho Development Chef
* Minimum x1 year of of developing and standardising recipes for multi-site hospitality operations
* Have proven examples of spec writing, costings and kitchen
systems for multi-site operations
* Desireable –
experience in creating Latin American menus
* Strong creative and technical cooking ability
* Excellent communication and training skills to engage, inspire and lead chefs of all levels.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Positive, solutions-driven attitude under pressure.
Benefits and Training
* 50% off your food bill at all Gaucho restaurants
* Referral and Length of Service Bonuses
* Incentive and reward schemes
* Cycle to work schemes and discounted gym membership
* Gaucho Benefits
* Industry Apprenticeship Program Opportunities
* Career Development and Training Programs
* Training provided by the Gaucho L.A.B
* 28 paid annual holidays + options to purchase additional days
*Please note this role is mainly based in our London restaurants, with occasional travel to our Regional restaurants*