Lead Chef de Partie — High-End Australian Kitchen

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym & pool access

Discounted dining at Langlands

Complimentary barista coffee

Discounted Hyatt accommodations

Career development & mentorship

Complimentary laundry

Job summary

Langlands Restaurant & Bar at Hyatt Centric Melbourne seeks a Chef De Partie to support the Executive Sous Chef, leading a section and mentoring junior cooks in a bustling kitchen. You will contribute to Melbourne’s best dishes and experiences, ensuring consistency and high standards.

Based on site in the Melbourne CBD, you will help maintain kitchen operations, supervise shifts, and uphold food safety and cleanliness. The role requires flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-end restaurant or hotel.
• Solid knowledge of modern Australian and classic European cuisine.
• Knowledge of HACCP and local food safety handling.
• Ability to train and mentor junior chefs and manage kitchen sections.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior team members.
• Maintain section readiness and organisation for efficient service.
• Foster positive team culture between back of house and front of house.
• Assist with running shifts and cover when senior chefs are offsite.
• Comply with hotel policies and food safety standards.
• Monitor quality and quantity of dishes before service.

Skills

High-end hospitality experience

Modern Australian & European cuisine

HACCP & Food Safety

Leadership & mentoring juniors

Education

Certificate IV Commercial Cookery or higher

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Langlands Restaurant & Bar at Hyatt Centric Melbourne seeks a Chef De Partie to support the Executive Sous Chef, leading a section and mentoring junior cooks in a bustling kitchen. You will contribute to Melbourne’s best dishes and experiences, ensuring consistency and high standards.

Based on site in the Melbourne CBD, you will help maintain kitchen operations, supervise shifts, and uphold food safety and cleanliness. The role requires flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends.