Chef de Partie | Vitelli's Upstairs

House Made Hospitality; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Vitelli's Upstairs in Sydney's Surry Hills is seeking a Chef de Partie to thrive in a busy kitchen and contribute to a growing menu.

Join a passionate team at House Made Hospitality, with strong focus on quality, mentoring juniors, maintaining stock, and working closely with the Head Chef to ensure service excellence.

Qualifications

• Solid experience as a Chef de Partie in a high-volume kitchen.
• A culinary qualification, or the experience to back it up.
• Strong food safety and hygiene knowledge.
• Calm under pressure, good with people, and proud of your craft.
• A genuine interest in Asian cuisines is a bonus, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Cooking and plating dishes to spec, every service, every time.
• Mentoring and guiding junior kitchen staff and setting the standard on your section.
• Contributing ideas to menu development — we're always evolving.
• Keeping across stock and flagging what needs ordering.
• Maintaining a clean, organised workstation (non-negotiable).
• Working closely with the Head Chef to keep service running smoothly.

Skills

Chef de Partie

High-volume kitchen

Food safety

Calm under pressure

Asian cuisine interest

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Surry Hills, New South Wales 2010, Australia

Casual Temporary Experienced

Posted 07 Oct 2026

Description

Vitelli's Upstairs is an Italian restaurant and bar in Redfern, taking cues from old New York red-sauce joints.

We're looking for a Chef de Partie who knows their way around a busy section and wants to be part of something worth cooking for.

What you'll be doing

• Cooking and plating dishes to spec, every service, every time
• Mentoring and guiding junior kitchen staff and setting the standard on your section
• Contributing ideas to menu development — we're always evolving
• Keeping across stock and flagging what needs ordering
• Maintaining a clean, organised workstation (non-negotiable)
• Working closely with the Head Chef to keep service running smoothly

What we're looking for

• Solid experience as a Chef de Partie in a high-volume kitchen
• A culinary qualification, or the experience to back it up
• Strong food safety and hygiene knowledge
• Calm under pressure, good with people, and proud of your craft
• A genuine interest in Asian cuisines is a bonus, but not essential

Company Overview

House Made Hospitality is a Sydney-based group behind 12 venues, known for thoughtful service and vibrant, welcoming spaces. We’re built on care, collaboration, and a drive to grow — with real opportunities, great perks, and a team that shows up for each other.