Chef de Partie – Weddings & Corporate Events

Navarra Venues; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning catering

Career progression

Supportive team culture

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Navarra Venues is seeking a Chef de Partie to join the Le Montage kitchen team in Lilyfield. This full-time role focuses on delivering high-quality dishes for weddings, corporate functions and events.

You will oversee a kitchen section, work with the Executive and Head Chefs, and contribute to a high-performing team dedicated to culinary excellence and guest satisfaction. Flexible hours include evenings and weekends to match event schedules.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum experience in a commercial kitchen, ideally events or high-volume catering.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Strong practical cooking skills and knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe handling practices.
• Experience managing a kitchen section during busy service periods.
• Ability to lead by example and support junior kitchen team members.
• Proven teamwork, organisation and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage designated kitchen section and ensure efficient prep and service.
• Prepare and present dishes per Navarra’s recipes and standards.
• Coordinate workflow for high-volume events with on-time delivery.
• Ensure dietary requirements are prepared accurately and safely.
• Collaborate with kitchen, front-of-house and events teams for seamless service.
• Assist with event setup, service and pack-down as required.
• Supervise and mentor Commis Chefs, apprentices and Kitchen Hands.
• Provide training on techniques, recipes and food safety.
• Support onboarding and development of new kitchen staff.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Navarra Venues is seeking a Chef de Partie to join the Le Montage kitchen team in Lilyfield. This full-time role focuses on delivering high-quality dishes for weddings, corporate functions and events.

You will oversee a kitchen section, work with the Executive and Head Chefs, and contribute to a high-performing team dedicated to culinary excellence and guest satisfaction. Flexible hours include evenings and weekends to match event schedules.