Chef de Partie – Restaurant & Bar, Pre-opening

The Glen Hotel Pty; Perth; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals during shifts

Employee wellbeing programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The EQ Hotel Management Pty Ltd in Perth is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join our founding kitchen team ahead of opening.

Reporting to the Sous Chef, you will prepare, cook and present dishes to high standards, manage your section and help maintain food safety, hygiene and a positive kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie in a quality restaurant, hotel or premium dining environment.
• Sound knowledge of modern cooking techniques, food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Ability to confidently manage a section in a fast-paced service environment.
• Strong focus on quality, consistency, presentation and attention to detail.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements.
• Strong teamwork, communication and time-management skills.
• A positive, reliable and hands-on approach.
• Commercial cookery qualifications are highly regarded.
• Be part of Sky Lounge venue pre-opening from day one.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-opening kitchen setup, training, menu tastings and service trials.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to agreed recipes, quality standards and presentation requirements.
• Take ownership of your allocated kitchen section during service.
• Maintain strong mise en place, organisation and cleanliness throughout each shift.
• Ensure food is prepared and stored in accordance with food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Assist with stock rotation, ordering, stocktakes and waste minimisation.
• Support the Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations and service delivery.
• Train and support junior kitchen team members when required.
• Maintain equipment, work areas and personal presentation to high standards.
• Follow all food safety, WHS and operational procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Food safety

Modern cooking techniques

Attention to detail

Education

Commercial cookery qualifications

Job description

The EQ Hotel Management Pty Ltd

4 William Street, Perth, WA, 6000, AUSTRALIA

Elizabeth Quay, 1 Spring Street, Perth WA 6000

Located within the Capital Square precinct above Elizabeth Quay, our Sky Lounge offers breathtaking 360° views of Perth's city skyline and the Swan River, creating one of the city's most exciting dining destinations.

As we prepare to open, we are seeking a passionate and skilled Chef de Partie to join our founding kitchen team and help bring this exceptional venue to life.

About the Role

Reporting to the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the preparation, cooking and presentation of high-quality dishes within your allocated section.

You will work closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service, consistent quality, excellent food safety standards and a positive, collaborative kitchen culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pre-opening kitchen setup, training, menu tastings and service trials.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to agreed recipes, quality standards and presentation requirements.
• Take ownership of your allocated kitchen section during service.
• Maintain strong mise en place, organisation and cleanliness throughout each shift.
• Ensure food is prepared and stored in accordance with food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Assist with stock rotation, ordering, stocktakes and waste minimisation.
• Support the Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations and service delivery.
• Train and support junior kitchen team members when required.
• Maintain equipment, work areas and personal presentation to high standards.
• Follow all food safety, WHS and operational procedures.

The Successful Candidate Will Possess

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie in a quality restaurant, hotel or premium dining environment.
• Sound knowledge of modern cooking techniques, food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Ability to confidently manage a section in a fast-paced service environment.
• A strong focus on quality, consistency, presentation and attention to detail.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements.
• Strong teamwork, communication and time-management skills.
• A positive, reliable and hands-on approach.
• Relevant commercial cookery qualifications are highly regarded.
• Be part of Sky Lounge venue pre-opening from day one
• Employee wellbeing and recognition programs
• Complimentary staff meals during shifts
• Career advancement opportunitieswithin an expanding hospitality portfolio
• Work with a team that values refined hospitality, teamwork, and meaningful guest connection

Screening Questions

• Do you have unrestricted Australian working rights?
• How many years of experience do you have as a Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie?
• Do you have experience managing a kitchen section in a restaurant?
• Are you comfortable with a full-time Monday to Friday role, from $32.12 per hour?