Chef de Partie - Pizza, Fry and Pans

T'Gallant; Frankston; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

T'Gallant Vineyard, set on the Mornington Peninsula, is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to lead the pizza, fry and pans sections on a casual basis. The busy kitchen requires someone who can move between stations, maintain high standards and contribute to a collaborative team.

You’ll report to the Head Chef and work across three sections during peak service, ensuring timing, consistency and presentation align with recipe guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or senior Commis Chef in a busy, high-volume kitchen.
• Confident across pizza, fry and pans.

Responsibilities

• Run the pizza, fry and pans sections, moving between stations as service demands.
• Prepare, stretch, top and cook Italian-inspired pizzas using our commercial pizza ovens.
• Operate deep fryers safely, managing oil quality and turning out consistently crisp, well-seasoned fried dishes.
• Cook pastas, sauces, proteins and sides on the pans to recipe, timing and seasoning standards.
• Coordinate timing across your sections so dishes for each table reach the pass together.
• Guide commis and junior kitchen staff, and keep your stations organised, clean and ready for service.

Skills

Pizza making

Frying

Pan cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Cert III in Commercial Cookery

Tools

Pizza ovens

Deep fryers

Job description

Confident across pizza, fry and pans, and love a busy service?

T'Gallant Vineyard is looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to run our pizza, fry and pans sections on a casual basis. If you can juggle more than one station, take pride in consistent, well-presented food and thrive in a busy, friendly kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.

Weekend availability is essential for this role, with shifts across our busiest services in one of the Mornington Peninsula's most beautiful vineyard settings.

About T'Gallant

Set among the beautiful vineyards of the Mornington Peninsula, T'Gallant brings together exceptional wines, Italian-inspired food and relaxed, welcoming hospitality.

With vibrant dining spaces, memorable events and a genuine passion for the guest experience, T'Gallant is a special place to work.

What You'll Be Doing

Reporting to our Head Chef and working alongside the kitchen team, you'll:

Run the pizza, fry and pans sections, moving between stations as service demands.

Prepare, stretch, top and cook Italian-inspired pizzas using our commercial pizza ovens.

Operate deep fryers safely, managing oil quality and turning out consistently crisp, well-seasoned fried dishes.

Cook pastas, sauces, proteins and sides on the pans to recipe, timing and seasoning standards.

Coordinate timing across your sections so dishes for each table reach the pass together.

Guide commis and junior kitchen staff, and keep your stations organised, clean and ready for service.

What You'll Bring

Experience as a Chef de Partie or senior Commis Chef in a busy, high-volume kitchen.

Confidence across pizza (dough, stretching and oven work), fry and pan cooking.

The ability to run more than one station at once and stay calm under pressure.

Sound knowledge of food safety, allergens and safe kitchen practices.

A positive attitude, reliability and a team-first approach.

Availability every weekend, plus public holidays and peak trading periods. Weekend work is essential.

Cert III in Commercial Cookery is desirable, but proven skills count just as much.

Why Join T'Gallant?

Enjoy working in a beautiful vineyard setting alongside a friendly, passionate kitchen team. With variety across three sections, a lively hospitality environment and the chance to showcase your skills, this is a great place to grow as a chef.