Grill chef de partie

Melbourne Hospitality People; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Melbourne Hospitality People – Essendon VIC is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to lead the grill section at Mr McCracken, a busy restaurant, bar and events venue in Essendon Fields. You will own the grill area, deliver high-quality steaks and proteins, and support a collaborative kitchen environment.

Join a professional team with strong focus on food safety, mise en place, and accurate portion control.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie in a busy restaurant.
• Strong grill skills, including steaks to the requested temperature.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Reliable, hands-on approach and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Availability to work a rotating roster, including evenings and weekends.
• Australian work rights suitable for full-time employment.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the daily preparation and operation of the grill section.
• Cook steaks and other proteins accurately to order, maintaining consistent quality and presentation.
• Manage mise en place to ensure the section is ready for service.
• Maintain portion control, stock rotation and food safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with the team to keep service running smoothly.
• Support junior team members and contribute to a professional kitchen environment.

Skills

Grill skills

Teamwork

Organisation

Calm under pressure

Food safety

Education

Commercial cookery qualifications

Job description

Melbourne Hospitality People – Essendon VIC

Take ownership of the grill section at Mr McCracken, a busy restaurant, bar and events venue in Essendon Fields, part of Melbourne Hospitality People.

We’re looking for an experienced Chef de Partie with confident grill skills, strong attention to detail and a positive approach to teamwork. You’ll take pride in running a well-organised section and delivering consistently great food through busy services.

We’re looking for an experienced Chef de Partie with confident grill skills, strong attention to detail and a positive approach to teamwork. You’ll take pride in running a well-organised section and delivering consistently great food through busy services.

Chef de Partie – Grill Section

Mr McCracken | Essendon Fields | Full-time

Take ownership of the grill section at Mr McCracken, a busy restaurant, bar and events venue in Essendon Fields, part of Melbourne Hospitality People.

We’re looking for an experienced Chef de Partie with confident grill skills, strong attention to detail and a positive approach to teamwork. You’ll take pride in running a well-organised section and delivering consistently great food through busy services.

About the role

Working closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team, you will:

• Take responsibility for the daily preparation and operation of the grill section.

• Cook steaks and other proteins accurately to order, maintaining consistent quality and presentation.

• Manage mise en place to ensure the section is ready for service.

• Maintain portion control, stock rotation and food safety standards.

• Communicate effectively with the team to keep service running smoothly.

• Support junior team members and contribute to a professional kitchen environment.

About you

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie in a busy restaurant.

• Strong grill skills, including confidence cooking steaks to the requested temperature.

• Excellent organisation and time management.

• A reliable, hands-on approach and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

• Availability to work a rotating roster, including evenings and weekends.

• Relevant commercial cookery qualifications or equivalent experience.

• Australian work rights suitable for full-time employment.

What we offer

• Full-time employment with an established hospitality group.

• Pay and conditions in accordance with the Restaurant Industry Award, including applicable penalty rates, overtime and superannuation.

• A supportive, professional kitchen team.

• Opportunities for development within Melbourne Hospitality People.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.