Chef de Partie

Ottimo House; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottimo House is recruiting a full-time Chef de Partie to join our Denham Court kitchen team. You will be responsible for menu preparation, ensuring stock and cost control, and leading staff when required.

The ideal candidate brings at least 3 years of relevant experience, a creative passion for high-quality food, and the ability to thrive under pressure in a busy function and events venue environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant work experience.
• Creative, and passionate about food and providing high standards of service.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain programs to ensure high standards of cleanliness and organization within the kitchen and related outlets.
• Lead employees by setting a positive example.
• Menu preparation and ensuring adequate supplies are available for expected service.
• Supervise kitchen when needed; delegate duties to kitchen staff.
• Maintain presentation standards and cost control for all outlets.
• Prepare and present menu items with variety and flair within cost margins.
• Ensure stock rotation and wastage minimisation; maintain stock control procedures.
• Coordinate apprentices and train kitchen staff in preparation and production of food.
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy; report problems to Management.
• Follow WHS policies and safe use of chemicals and machinery.

Skills

Flexible schedule

3 years experience

Creative & passionate

Under pressure

Job description

Ottimo House is a unique function and event centre, located on acres of lush greenery in the scenic Denham Court. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional food and service to our customers. Our organisation is well structured with great procedures and policies in place to ensure smooth operation.

About the role

Ottimo House is currently seeking a motivated and experienced full time Chef de Partie’s to join our fast-growing function and events venue kitchen team. The ideal candidates will have the right attitude and passion for the cooking industry.

Position

Full Time

Address

205 Campbelltown Road, Denham Court, 2565, NSW

What you would be doing

The main things that you would be doing include:

Implementation and maintenance of programs to ensure high standards of cleanliness and organization within the kitchen and related outlets.

Lead employees by setting a positive example.

Menu preparation and ensuring adequate supplies are available for expected service.

Supervision of kitchen when needed. Delegate duties and responsibilities to kitchen staff to ensure service demands are met.

Maintain excellent presentation standards and cost control for all food and beverage outlets.

Prepare and present menu items showing variety and flair, within the cost margins.

Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage. Have stock control procedures implemented and maintained.

Works with and co-ordinates the work of apprentices and trains kitchen staff in the preparation and production of food as required.

Keep all working areas clean and tidy.

Ensure all equipment is maintained, serviced and cleaned.

Report any problems to the Management.

Comply with safe work practices by following Workplace Health, Safety and Environmental policies, including the use of safe manual handling techniques, safe use of hazardous chemicals and machinery, working at heights procedures, using protective clothing and safety equipment where available and necessary, maintaining a clean, tidy work environment, and any other safety practice promoted and required by the Hotel.

Ensure all equipment is kept in good working order and used only for the purpose for which it was intended.

Attend and actively participate in all WH&S training required from time to time.

Who we’re looking for:

We’re looking for candidates with the following attributes:

Able to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings and weekends

Minimum 3 years relevant work experience

Creative, and passionate about food and providing high standards of food service

Positive attitude and ability to thrive under pressure