Chef de Partie — Sushi & Asian Kitchen, Award-Winning

Lucas Restaurants; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisumé, a premier Melbourne dining destination, is seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join their award-winning kitchen. Work with passionate chefs in a dynamic, high-profile venue and develop your skills under experienced mentors in a bustling Japanese restaurant.

You will be hands-on across the grill and pan sections, maintaining standards, supporting team collaboration and upholding food safety during service.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Chef de Partie.
• Minimum 3 years working in pan or grill section at an ala carte restaurant.
• Basic knowledge of fish handling.
• Experience trimming, portioning and grilling meat.
• Knowledge in Asian cuisine desirable.
• Strong work ethic and a can-do attitude.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Experience maintaining sets ups, changeovers, closedowns and handovers to standard.
• Understanding of Food Safety and OH&S standards and compliance.
• Understanding of stock control and ordering processes.
• Qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Pan & Grill

Fish handling

Butchery/portioning

Asian cuisine

Work ethic

Autonomous & team

Communication

Setups & handovers

Food safety OH&S

Stock control

Commercial Cookery cert

Education

Commercial Cookery certification

Tools

None

Job description

Kisumé, a premier Melbourne dining destination, is seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join their award-winning kitchen. Work with passionate chefs in a dynamic, high-profile venue and develop your skills under experienced mentors in a bustling Japanese restaurant.

You will be hands-on across the grill and pan sections, maintaining standards, supporting team collaboration and upholding food safety during service.