Creative Chef de Partie | High-Volume Kitchen

The Hungry Monkey; Municipality of Kiama; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hungry Monkey, a vibrant cafe/restaurant in Kiama on the NSW South Coast, is seeking a Chef De Partie to join our energetic kitchen. You will cook to high standards, thrive under pressure, and contribute to menu development with a creative flair.

We value a strong team player with leadership, food safety knowledge, and the ability to manage time and tasks in a busy, high-volume environment. Attractive salary and growth await.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment with multiple tasks.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Passion for food and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to high standards.
• Thrive under pressure in a high-volume environment without compromising quality.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to ensure smooth operations.
• Train and support junior kitchen staff to grow skills.
• Contribute to menu planning and development with creative ideas.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations and proper stock storage/rotation.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

High-volume cooking

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

The Hungry Monkey, a vibrant cafe/restaurant in Kiama on the NSW South Coast, is seeking a Chef De Partie to join our energetic kitchen. You will cook to high standards, thrive under pressure, and contribute to menu development with a creative flair.

We value a strong team player with leadership, food safety knowledge, and the ability to manage time and tasks in a busy, high-volume environment. Attractive salary and growth await.