Chef de partie

Manly Golf Club; Northern Beaches Council; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Manly Golf Club in Manly, NSW is seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join our professional kitchen team and contribute to high-quality food across restaurant, functions and banquet operations.

Responsibilities include running an allocated kitchen section, menu planning, food cost control, stock management and training junior staff, with a strong focus on food safety and consistency under pressure, including weekends.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to run a kitchen section independently.
• Strong knowledge of menu planning, food preparation, and food-cost control.
• Experience in à la carte dining, functions and banquet catering.
• Food safety and hygiene knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and coordinate food preparation for à la carte dining, weddings, functions, events and banquet services.
• Run an allocated kitchen section independently and efficiently.
• Contribute to menu planning and estimate food quantities and associated costs.
• Prepare mise en place and ensure ingredients are prepared for service.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Monitor quality throughout preparation and presentation.
• Coordinate with Executive Chef and kitchen staff on food preparation and service requirements.
• Manage stock rotation, inventory and preservation of ingredients.
• Monitor portion control and wastage for cost management.
• Train and guide junior kitchen staff on preparation and presentation.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Team supervision

Time management

Weekend availability

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Manly Golf Club located in Manly - NSW, is one of the Sydney’s leading private clubs and a multi-award-winning events and wedding venue. We provide quality à la carte dining, cater for weddings, corporate functions, golf events and large-scale functions.

We are seeking a talented and passionate Chef de Partie to join our professional kitchen team and contribute to the consistent delivery of high-quality food across our restaurant, functions and banquet operations.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000 per annum Role: Full-time Location: Manly, NSW 2093

About Us: Manly Golf Club located in Manly - NSW, is one of the Sydney’s leading private clubs and a multi-award-winning events and wedding venue. We provide quality à la carte dining, cater for weddings, corporate functions, golf events and large-scale functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organise and coordinate food preparation and cooking requirements for à la carte dining, weddings, functions, events and banquet services.
• Run an allocated kitchen section independently and efficiently, ensuring smooth preparation and service.
• Contribute to menu planning and estimate food quantities, ingredient requirements and associated food costs for daily service, functions and events.
• Prepare high-quality mise en place and ensure ingredients are appropriately prepared and available for service.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes in accordance with established recipes, quality standards, presentation requirements and portion specifications.
• Monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation to maintain consistency and culinary standards.
• Liaise with the Executive Chef, kitchen team and relevant staff regarding food preparation and service requirements.
• Coordinate food supply requirements, monitor inventory and maintain appropriate stock levels for the allocated kitchen section.
• Manage stock rotation, food storage and appropriate preservation of ingredients and prepared foods.
• Monitor portion control, food costs and wastage and contribute to effective kitchen cost management.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance and training to junior kitchen staff regarding food preparation, cooking procedures and presentation standards.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team during busy à la carte, function and banquet services.
• Maintain and enforce high standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and workplace safety throughout kitchen operations, ensuring established food safety procedures are followed.
• Support the Executive Chef and wider kitchen team in the efficient day-to-day operation of the kitchen.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience working as a Chef in a professional kitchen environment.
• Minimum Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher qualification.
• Strong culinary knowledge, food preparation skills and cooking techniques.
• Previous experience independently running a kitchen section.
• Experience working across à la carte dining, functions and banquet catering.
• Sound knowledge of menu planning, food preparation, portion control, stock management and food-cost control.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe food-handling requirements.
• Ability to supervise, guide and support junior kitchen staff during preparation and service.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Excellent time management, organisational and teamwork skills.
• Full availability, including weekends.
• A current Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) certificate will be highly regarded.

Australian citizens/permanent residents preferred. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please answer the following when applying:

• Do you have full Australian working rights?
• Do you have at least 1-2 years of professional experience working as a Chef?
• Do you hold a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher qualification?
• Do you have experience independently running a kitchen section?
• Do you have experience working across à la carte dining, functions and/or banquet catering?
• Do you have experience supervising or guiding junior kitchen staff?

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