Chef de Partie

Humble HR; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crown Hotel Parramatta is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join its kitchen team. The role focuses on kitchen/section management, leading a skilled team, and managing food production and menu planning in consultation with the Head Chef.

Candidates should have trade qualifications and 2–3 years in a similar role, with a strong emphasis on OH&S, HACCP, and cost control. A passion for quality and innovation is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications or equivalent kitchen training.
• 2–3 years in a similar role at a comparable level.
• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Experience across multiple culinary styles.
• Experience working with local suppliers.
• Ability to develop and menu ideas with the Head Chef.
• Strong knowledge of OH&S and HACCP.
• Leadership and teamwork skills.
• Flexible with a 7-day roster.
• Experience training junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Kitchen/section management.
• Lead & manage the kitchen team.
• Kitchen product management and planning specials.
• Oversee food production and mise en place.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality dishes.
• Adhere to OH&S protocols and food safety standards.
• Train and develop junior staff.
• Manage costs and recipe cards.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team management

Menu development

OH&S knowledge

Food safety

Training junior staff

Communication skills

Workload management

Supplier relations

Adaptability

Job description

Located on Parramatta’s busy restaurant and bar strip, the Crown Hotel Parramatta is a multi-function venue for dining, drinks, live entertainment and events. Spread across two levels and featuring numerous dining/drinking spaces (including an upstairs garden terrace, sports bar and main dining area) and providing a full function/event service, the Crown Hotel Parramatta caters to a diverse clientele for all types of social occasions.

With a menu offering a mix of modern and traditional Australian pub food, the Crown Hotel Parramatta provides full lunch and dinner service daily with frequently changing specials. The Crown Hotel Parramatta uses the best local, fresh produce and seasonal ingredients with all meals prepared onsite by a skilled team of chefs and cooks.

THE ROLE

The Crown Hotel Parramatta is looking for an experienced, professional CHEF DE PARTIE to join the kitchen team.

With a focus on delivering excellent food, a unique customer experience and a premium quality product, experience in a similar role and establishment is essential.

As a CHEF DE PARTIE at the Crown Hotel Parramatta, you will be responsible for:

• Kitchen/section management
• Helping to lead & manage the kitchen team
• Kitchen product management
• Product innovation & planning specials in consultation with the Head Chef
• Overseeing food production & mis en place
• Ensuring an excellent product is served every time
• Ensuring adherence to company & OH&S protocols
• Cost management & food costings
• Managing & maintaining recipe cards
• Food quality & consistency control
• Food stock handling & management
• Food safety
• Training & development of junior staff

Full-Time Salary Range: $78,000 - $83,000

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in the CHEF DE PARTIE position, you must be able to demonstrate:

• Trade qualifications
• Experience working in a similar venue & working across different sections of the kitchen
• At least 2-3 years in a similar role at the same level as required for the position
• Experience leading a kitchen team
• Experience with a range of culinary styles
• Experience working with local suppliers
• Ability to create new menu ideas & assist with menu preparation
• Strong understanding of produce, culinary techniques & kitchen equipment
• Strong knowledge of OH&S requirements, food safety & HACCP
• Leadership & management skills
• A commitment to producing an excellent product for customers
• A passion for food & innovation
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Cooperation & team player skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
• Willingness to learn & grow within the trade
• Experience developing & training junior staff
• Flexibility to work a 7-day roster

ABOUT US

Having been active in the Parramatta CBD for over 20 years, the Crown Hotel Parramatta has recently changed owners.

Matilda Hospitality is a new Australian hospitality group that has taken over ownership of the Crown Hotel Parramatta in September 2026. With the support of management company Moncur Management, the Crown Hotel Parramatta has just entered into a new era of operation.