Chef De Partie

Lucia Roche Estate; Pokolbin; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern kitchen

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team leadership

Job summary

Lucia Roche Estate in the Hunter Valley is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. This hands-on role suits a chef who takes pride in quality, consistency and organised service within an Italian-inspired menu.

Take ownership of your station, cook to recipe, and work closely with the Head Chef to deliver timely, superb dishes while upholding food safety standards in a modern kitchen. We offer a supportive team, development opportunities and staff meals.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or similar senior section role.
• Commercial cookery qualifications.
• Ability to work across sections (pasta, grill, larder, pizza).

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of an allocated section, from mise en place through service and close-down.
• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes to recipe, portion and presentation standards.
• Coordinate with the Head Chef and other sections to deliver smooth, timely service.
• Maintain strong food safety, hygiene and cleaning standards.
• Assist with stock rotation, prep planning, waste control and kitchen organisation.
• Support and guide junior and casual kitchen team members when required.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Education

Commercial cookery qualifications

Job description

Lucia is looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team full time. This is a hands-on role for a chef who takes pride in quality, consistency and organised service, with a genuine interest in Italian-inspired cooking.

About the role

• Take ownership of an allocated section, from mise en place through service and close-down
• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes to recipe, portion and presentation standards
• Coordinate with the Head Chef and other sections to deliver smooth, timely service
• Maintain strong food safety, hygiene and cleaning standards
• Assist with stock rotation, prep planning, waste control and kitchen organisation
• Support and guide junior and casual kitchen team members when required

What you will bring

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, or strong experience in a similar senior section role
• Relevant commercial cookery qualifications
• Confidence working across sections such as pasta, grill, larder or pizza
• Strong organisation, communication and attention to detail
• The ability to remain calm and consistent during busy service periods
• Reliable availability across evenings, weekends and public holidays

What we offer

• A full-time position with consistent hours
• Competitive salary based on experience
• A modern, well-equipped kitchen at Roche Estate
• A supportive team with strong kitchen leadership
• Opportunities for development and career progression within Roche Group

About Lucia

Lucia is a new Italian-inspired restaurant and bar at Roche Estate in the heart of the Hunter Valley. We are all about relaxed hospitality, handcrafted cocktails, quality local wines and delicious food designed to bring people together.