Chef de Partie

Doubleshot Cafe; Canberra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Doubleshot Cafe in Canberra is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to prepare, cook and present menu items to a high standard. You will manage a section during service and work closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams for smooth service.

Applicants should have at least 2 years in a Chef/ Cook role and a relevant commercial cookery qualification is preferred. The role suits those with strong food safety knowledge and the ability to work under pressure in a busy café environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Chef de Partie or similar role.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety practices.
• Experience in busy café, restaurant or high-volume hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present menu items to a high standard.
• Manage a designated section of the kitchen during service.
• Assist with menu preparation, stock rotation and mise en place.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are followed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen work areas.
• Monitor portion control, presentation and wastage.
• Assist with ordering, receiving and storing supplies.
• Support and train junior kitchen staff as required.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Food safety knowledge

Communication & teamwork

Work under pressure

Education

Commercial cookery qualification

Job description

Prepare, cook and present menu items to a high standard. Manage a designated section of the kitchen during service and work collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house team to ensure smooth service.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present menu items to a high standard
• Manage a designated section of the kitchen during service
• Assist with menu preparation, stock rotation and daily mise en place
• Ensure food is prepared safely and in accordance with food safety and hygiene standards
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen work areas
• Monitor portion control, presentation and wastage
• Assist with ordering, receiving and storing kitchen supplies
• Support and train junior kitchen staff where required
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house team to ensure smooth service

About you

• At least 2 years of relevant experience as a Chef de Partie, Chef, Cook or similar role
• Relevant commercial cookery qualification is preferred
• Experience working in a busy café, restaurant or high-volume hospitality environment
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods and kitchen operations
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality and consistency
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety practices
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends and public holidays as required