Chef de Partie

Colonial Group; Cannonvale; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Chef de Partie to deliver high-standard dishes and lead a section within a dynamic kitchen environment. You will collaborate with the brigade, ensure consistent quality and contribute to menu development and service excellence.

The role requires strong leadership, cost awareness and strict adherence to health and safety standards, with flexibility to work varied shifts including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen as a Demi Chef or Chef de Partie.
• Knowledge of health, safety and HACCP management in line with local regulations.
• A culture-driven leader who nurtures junior chefs and boosts productivity.
• Commercial cookery certificate is required; safe food handling certificate is preferred.
• Strong organisational abilities for prep, planning and cost control.
• Flexibility to work across weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage your kitchen section efficiently to ensure smooth service flow and assist other sections as needed.
• Take charge at the pass when required and monitor food and labour costs within budget constraints.
• Maintain a high standard of well-presented dishes aligned with property guidelines and service timelines.
• Provide guidance and training to junior kitchen staff to support their growth.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe and organized with emphasis on food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Cost control

Organisation

Shift flexibility

Education

Commercial cookery certificate

Food safety certification

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