Chef de Partie - Elevated Pub Kitchen Lead

Willalooka Tavern Pty Ltd; Willalooka; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Willalooka Tavern Pty Ltd trading as Willalooka Tavern in Willalooka, SA 5267 is seeking a Chef de Partie to take ownership of an allocated kitchen section and deliver elevated Australian pub cuisine across evening services, weekend trade and growing functions.

Reporting to management and supervising three kitchen staff, you will use fresh, seasonal produce and maintain high standards while building the venue as a destination for travellers and locals alike in the rural South Australian setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma-level qualification in commercial cookery, hospitality or a related discipline.
• At least one year of experience as a chef de partie or in a comparable section-based role.
• Ability to run a kitchen section independently, including mise en place and plating to a consistent standard.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, public holidays and function periods.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of an allocated kitchen section and manage it through preparation and service.
• Complete daily mise en place so the section is fully prepared before each service.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes consistently to recipes, specifications and presentation standards.
• Deliver elevated Australian pub cuisine using fresh, seasonal and locally sourced produce wherever possible.
• Maintain consistency in portion sizes, flavour, presentation and overall food quality.
• Assist with the development of seasonal menus, daily specials and function dishes.
• Work across other sections of the kitchen as required, including grill, pans, larder, fryer and functions.
• Support the execution of functions, events, group bookings and high-volume services.
• Supervise, guide and coordinate the three kitchen staff assigned to the section during preparation and service.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and stock-handling standards at the section, including correct storage and rotation of produce.

Skills

Team leadership

Education

Diploma-level qualification in commercial cookery, hospitality or related discipline

Job description

Willalooka Tavern Pty Ltd trading as Willalooka Tavern in Willalooka, SA 5267 is seeking a Chef de Partie to take ownership of an allocated kitchen section and deliver elevated Australian pub cuisine across evening services, weekend trade and growing functions.

Reporting to management and supervising three kitchen staff, you will use fresh, seasonal produce and maintain high standards while building the venue as a destination for travellers and locals alike in the rural South Australian setting.