Chef de Partie: Lead a High-Volume Kitchen Section

BuildRight Construction AU; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BuildRight Construction AU is seeking capable Chef de Partie professionals in Queensland who can take ownership of a kitchen section, perform consistently in a busy commercial environment and demonstrate the skills expected of a professional chef. You’ll work across restaurant service, conferences, events and functions within a structured hotel kitchen operation.

For a Chef de Partie who consistently demonstrates strong performance, reliability and leadership capability, there is a genuine

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie in a commercial kitchen.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to independently operate a kitchen section under pressure.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of an allocated kitchen section from preparation through to service.
• Complete mise en place and daily food preparation to required standards.
• Prepare and cook dishes consistently across different service environments.
• Maintain presentation, portion control and food quality throughout service.
• Contribute to restaurant, conference, event and function operations
• Perform effectively during high-volume services and peak trading periods
• Work collaboratively with senior chefs and the wider kitchen team
• Assist with guiding and supporting junior kitchen team members
• Monitor ingredients, stock rotation and food wastage
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards
• Keep preparation and service areas clean, organised and operationally ready
• Demonstrate leadership and increased responsibility as performance develops
• Support kitchen operations across lunch, dinner, events and other required services

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Independent operation

Food preparation

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

BuildRight Construction AU is seeking capable Chef de Partie professionals in Queensland who can take ownership of a kitchen section, perform consistently in a busy commercial environment and demonstrate the skills expected of a professional chef. You’ll work across restaurant service, conferences, events and functions within a structured hotel kitchen operation.

For a Chef de Partie who consistently demonstrates strong performance, reliability and leadership capability, there is a genuine