Chef de Partie - The Gallery Café

The Fresh Collective; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fresh Collective is hiring a Chef de Partie for The Gallery Café at the Art Gallery of NSW. This full-time role is based at the gallery and reports to the Sous and Head Chef. You will craft cafe dishes, ensure quality and contribute to evolving menus in a dynamic cultural venue.

Join a professional team with clear career development paths within The Fresh Collective and enjoy daytime shifts most days with a Monday to Sunday roster.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced café, restaurant or events environments.
• Strong grilling and service skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Genuine passion for cooking and willingness to learn.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Based at the Art Gallery of NSW.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure efficient food production and quality control.
• Prepare and present high-quality café food in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain the highest standards of food presentation, quality and cleanliness.
• Contribute to menu changes inspired by gallery exhibitions.
• Join a friendly, supportive kitchen team led by a strong Head Chef.
• Opportunities for career development within The Fresh Collective.

Skills

Fast-paced environment experience

Grilling skills

Communication & teamwork

Willingness to learn

Working rights Australia

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate Chef de Partie to join The Gallery Café culinary team at the Art Gallery of NSW on a full time permanent basis.

Reporting to the Sous Chef and Head Chef, you will join a successful, professional and highly regarded hospitality group operating at some of Australia’s most iconic venues, including the Australian Museum, Melbourne Museum, Queensland Museum, Sydney Theatre Company and the Art Gallery of NSW.

This is a full time permanent position, offering approximately 38 hours per week across a Monday to Sunday roster with mostly daytime shifts except for Thursday.

About the role

• Based at the Art Gallery of NSW
• Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure efficient food production and quality control
• Prepare and present high-quality café food in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain the highest standards of food presentation, quality and cleanliness
• Contribute to menu changes inspired by gallery exhibitions
• Join a friendly, supportive kitchen team led by a strong Head Chef
• Opportunities for career development within The Fresh Collective

About you

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced café, restaurant or events environment
• Strong grilling and service skills are highly regarded
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for cooking and willingness to learn new skills
• Valid working rights in Australia

An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate Chef de Partie to join The Gallery Café culinary team at the Art Gallery of NSW on a full time permanent basis.

Reporting to the Sous Chef and Head Chef, you will join a successful, professional and highly regarded hospitality group operating at some of Australia’s most iconic venues, including the Australian Museum, Melbourne Museum, Queensland Museum, Sydney Theatre Company and the Art Gallery of NSW.

This is a full time permanent position, offering approximately 38 hours per week across a Monday to Sunday roster with mostly daytime shifts except for Thursday.

About the role

• Based at the Art Gallery of NSW
• Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure efficient food production and quality control
• Prepare and present high-quality café food in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain the highest standards of food presentation, quality and cleanliness
• Contribute to menu changes inspired by gallery exhibitions
• Join a friendly, supportive kitchen team led by a strong Head Chef
• Opportunities for career development within The Fresh Collective

About you

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced café, restaurant or events environment
• Strong grilling and service skills are highly regarded
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for cooking and willingness to learn new skills
• Valid working rights in Australia