Chef de Partie

Colonial Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Adelaide is seeking a Chef de Partie to play a pivotal role in delivering memorable dining experiences. You will work closely with the kitchen brigade to uphold high standards and contribute to innovative, delicious dishes.

You will manage your section, lead junior staff, and take charge at the pass when needed, while controlling costs and ensuring food safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Commercial cookery certification is required.
• Solid HACCP knowledge and health/safety compliance.
• Proven leadership and ability to mentor junior chefs.
• Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays.
• Strong organizational skills for prep, planning and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Manage your kitchen section efficiently, ensuring a smooth service flow while providing assistance to other sections as needed
• Take charge at the pass when required and keep a close eye on food and labour costs, staying within budget constraints
• Maintain a consistent standard of high-quality, well-presented dishes that align with our property's guidelines and service timelines
• Provide guidance and training to junior kitchen staff, helping them grow in their roles
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and organised, with a strong emphasis on food safety standards

Skills

Kitchen leadership

HACCP compliance

Cost control

Food safety knowledge

Shift flexibility

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Commercial cookery certificate

Food safety supervisor certificate

Job description

Purpose

As Chef de Partie, you will play a pivotal role in delivering memorable dining experience to our guests. Working closely with all members of the kitchen brigade, your role is to maintain the high standards and contribute to the development of innovative and delicious dishes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage your kitchen section efficiently, ensuring a smooth service flow while providing assistance to other sections as needed
• Take charge at the pass when required and keep a close eye on food and labour costs, staying within budget constraints
• Maintain a consistent standard of high-quality, well-presented dishes that align with our property's guidelines and service timelines
• Provide guidance and training to junior kitchen staff, helping them grow in their roles
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and organised, with a strong emphasis on food safety standards

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen setting as a Demi Chef or Chef de Partie
• Proficient knowledge of and adherence to local regulations, particularly in health, safety, and compliance matters, along with a solid grasp of HACCP management
• In this culture-driven workplace, you will be a dedicated leader, focused on nurturing junior chefs, fostering their growth, and enhancing productivity
• A certification in commercial cookery is required, and it is preferred that you also possess a valid certificate in safe food handling or food safety supervision
• Strong organisational abilities for preparation, planning, and cost control
• Flexibly to work across a range of shifts including weekends and public holidays as required