Lead Chef de Partie – Fast-Paced Fine Dining

Ventia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary accommodation

Discounted accommodation

Gym and pool access

Free barista coffee

Discounted dining

Career development

Free laundry services

Job summary

Hyatt Centric Melbourne is seeking a Chef De Partie to join the on-site culinary team in Melbourne. You will lead and mentor junior staff while maintaining section readiness and cleanliness during service.

You will foster a positive culture between back of house and front of house, assist with running shifts, and uphold hotel policies and food safety standards. A fast-paced, high-end kitchen environment awaits your expertise.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience working in a fast-paced high end restaurant or hotel.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in Modern Australian and Classic European cuisine.
• Certificate IV Commercial Cookery or higher.
• HACCP & local Food Safety Handling & Hygiene knowledge.
• Lead by example, train and mentor junior chefs, and confidently manage all kitchen sections to maintain operational excellence.
• Flexible to work on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.
• Well-developed computer skills particularly in the use of MS Office, to assist with kitchen administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior team members.
• Maintain section readiness and organisation to ensure efficiency and cleanliness throughout service.
• Foster positive team culture between both back of house and front of house.
• Assist with running shifts and ensuring basic kitchen standards are met when Sous Chefs and Executive Sous Chef are offsite.
• Comply with all prescribed hotel policies and food safety standards.
• Monitor and maintain the quality and quantity of all dishes to be served.

Skills

2 years' experience

High-end restaurant experience

Modern Australian cuisine

Classic European cuisine

MS Office

Team leadership

Education

Certificate IV Commercial Cookery or higher

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Food safety handling & hygiene

Job description

Hyatt Centric Melbourne is seeking a Chef De Partie to join the on-site culinary team in Melbourne. You will lead and mentor junior staff while maintaining section readiness and cleanliness during service.

You will foster a positive culture between back of house and front of house, assist with running shifts, and uphold hotel policies and food safety standards. A fast-paced, high-end kitchen environment awaits your expertise.