Artisanal Chef de Partie — Iberian Kitchen Lead

Melbourne Place Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Marmelo in Port Melbourne is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen team, ensuring consistency across sections and delivering dishes to Marmelo’s exacting standards. You will follow instructions from the Head Chef and Sous Chefs and help guide junior staff through prep lists and service calls.

We value calm, professional handling of peak periods, strong communication with colleagues, and a hands-on approach to menu development, hygiene, and food safety.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• At least 2 years' experience as a Chef de Partie in a busy kitchen.
• Strong cooking, leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Check prep lists for each shift and complete prep based on these required levels.
• Supervise Commis/Trainee/Apprentice Chefs while working through prep lists as required.
• Ensure relevant sections are up and ready for each service period, all prep and equipment must be present.
• Listen during service periods to Senior Chefs calling orders.
• Prepare required dishes in time with the required calls.
• Ensure all prepared dishes meet the high standards required by Marmelo.
• Keep required sections clean, tidy, hygienic and efficient at all times.
• Clean required section at the end of each service, to required standards.
• Ensure knowledge and practice of Food Safety techniques, storage and labelling at all times. Oversee WH&S in the kitchen and restaurant areas.
• Rotate stock as required for the next service period and complete new prep lists.
• Liaise with senior Chefs regarding required sections before finishing shift and ensure handover is complete.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Hygiene & Food Safety

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Marmelo in Port Melbourne is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen team, ensuring consistency across sections and delivering dishes to Marmelo’s exacting standards. You will follow instructions from the Head Chef and Sous Chefs and help guide junior staff through prep lists and service calls.

We value calm, professional handling of peak periods, strong communication with colleagues, and a hands-on approach to menu development, hygiene, and food safety.