Chef de Partie

Employer Sponsored Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Employer Sponsored Jobs is seeking a Chef de Partie for a French bistrot and wine bar near Melbourne. You will take a section from the Head Chef and run it confidently, ensuring consistent technique and presentation.

The menu leans on traditional French technique with regional produce, in an unhurried setting with a small, friendly team. This is a full-time role with visa sponsorship.

Beyond the first stretch, sponsorship could follow after 18 months, subject to eligibility and immigration rules.

Qualifications

• Professional kitchen background of at least 5 years.
• Experience in French cuisine preferred.
• Ability to run a section independently during service.
• Strong preparation and organisational skills.
• Positive, reliable and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Hold quality and presentation to the standard for the section.
• Partner with Head Chef during service.
• Support the smooth running of the whole kitchen.

Skills

5+ years kitchen experience

French cuisine passion

Section running proficiency

Strong prep & organisation

Team player

Job description

Melbourne, VIC, Australia Full-time Posted 29 Oct 2026

$70,000 per year Visa sponsorship

About the role

The employer, a French bistrot and wine bar in a coastal town within greater Melbourne, needs a Chef de Partie who can take a section off the Head Chef's plate and run it well. Its menu leans on traditional French technique and well-sourced regional produce, with hearty, carefully finished dishes and a small, friendly team in an unhurried setting.

This is a full-time position, and the business is willing to discuss contract arrangements. Looking beyond the first stretch, the business has indicated that sponsorship could follow for the right applicant after 18 months in the role, depending on eligibility and the applicable immigration requirements.

• Hold quality and presentation to the same standard on every dish from that section
• Partner with the Head Chef during service
• Support the smooth running of the whole kitchen

Requirements & eligibility

• Professional kitchen background of at least 5 years
• Preferred: a background in French cuisine and real passion for French cooking
• Comfortable running a section independently when service is busy
• Strong preparation and organisational skills
• Positive, reliable and committed to working as a team