Chef De Partie

Panton Hill Hotel; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Panton Hill Hotel in Victoria is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to take ownership of their section in a busy pub kitchen. You'll work closely with the Head Chef and the team, delivering consistently high-quality dishes with a focus on flavour and presentation.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in a similar role, relevant cookery qualification, and the ability to thrive under service pressure. Evening and weekend availability is required; a calm, practical approach and good organisation

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie, or strong experience as a chef ready to take responsibility for a section.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Confidence working in a busy pub, restaurant or similar kitchen.
• Strong cooking skills and attention to consistency, flavour and presentation.
• Good organisation and the ability to plan your preparation.
• A calm, practical approach during service.
• A relevant cookery qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and presenting consistently good food.
• Keeping your section organised, well stocked and ready for service.
• Maintaining quality when service gets busy.
• Following food safety procedures and keeping a clean workspace.
• Managing stock carefully and keeping waste down.
• Supporting junior chefs and helping your teammates when needed.
• Sharing ideas for dishes and ways to improve how we work.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

3+ years experience

Cooking skills

Organisation

Calm under service

Cookery qualification

Education

Cookery qualification

Job description

Chef de Partie | Panton Hill Hotel

Full-time | Panton Hill, Victoria

Good food. A busy kitchen. A team you can be proud of.

Named Triple M Melbourne’s Best Pub two years running, Panton Hill Hotel is looking for a skilled Chef de Partie who takes pride in their cooking and wants to keep growing.

We’re an established community pub in beautiful Panton Hill, bringing together quality ingredients, a busy service and a welcoming country pub atmosphere. Our guests come for relaxed meals and family celebrations, and we want the food to keep them coming back.

You’ll join a kitchen where you can take ownership of your section, contribute ideas and develop your skills alongside the Head Chef and the wider team.

If you enjoy the pace of a busy kitchen, care about consistently good food and are looking for a place to build your career, we’d like to hear from you.

The role

You’ll take ownership of your section, from preparation through to service, working closely with the Head Chef and the rest of the team.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, cooking and presenting consistently good food.
• Keeping your section organised, well stocked and ready for service.
• Maintaining quality when service gets busy.
• Following food safety procedures and keeping a clean workspace.
• Managing stock carefully and keeping waste down.
• Supporting junior chefs and helping your teammates when needed.
• Sharing ideas for dishes and ways to improve how we work.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, communicates clearly and cares about doing a good job.

You’ll bring:

• Experience as a Chef de Partie, or strong experience as a chef ready to take responsibility for a section.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role
• Confidence working in a busy pub, restaurant or similar kitchen.
• Strong cooking skills and attention to consistency, flavour and presentation.
• Good organisation and the ability to plan your preparation.
• A calm, practical approach during service.
• A relevant cookery qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.

We welcome chefs from all backgrounds and value relevant experience gained both in Australia and overseas. What matters to us is your ability, attitude and how you work with the team.

What you can expect from us

• Full-time employment at an established venue.
• Pay that reflects your experience and the responsibility you take on.
• A respectful workplace where your contribution and ideas are valued.
• Support from the kitchen team as you learn our menu and settle into the role.
• The opportunity to develop your skills, contribute ideas and help junior chefs grow.
• A commitment to fair rostering and clear communication.

We expect you to take pride in your work, and we believe you should feel respected and supported while doing it.