Chef de Partie: Waterfront Kitchen, High-Volume Mastery

Morris Hospitality; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Waterfront venue

Professional kitchen team

Career development opportunities

Staff discounts across venues

Accredited training

Job summary

Portsea Hotel on the Mornington Peninsula is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. This role suits a chef who thrives in a busy, high-volume environment and wants to develop skills alongside an experienced and supportive team.

You will take responsibility for your section, cook to a high standard, and contribute to a positive kitchen culture while working evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Own transport or local residence preferred; sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar kitchen role.
• Genuine passion for food and developing culinary skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• High standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to the wider team.
• A calm, professional and positive approach under pressure.
• Willingness to learn, take direction and support your fellow chefs.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.
• Must have own transport or reside in the area.
• No sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of your section
• Prepare and cook dishes to a consistently high standard
• Maintain excellent food quality, presentation and hygiene standards
• Work closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team
• Assist with preparation, service and kitchen organisation
• Contribute to a positive and professional kitchen culture
• Continue developing your culinary skills and knowledge

Skills

Chef de Partie

High-volume kitchen

Time management

Food quality standards

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Willing to learn

Evenings/weekends availability

Own transport

No sponsorship

Job description

Portsea Hotel on the Mornington Peninsula is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. This role suits a chef who thrives in a busy, high-volume environment and wants to develop skills alongside an experienced and supportive team.

You will take responsibility for your section, cook to a high standard, and contribute to a positive kitchen culture while working evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Own transport or local residence preferred; sponsorship not available.