Senior Chef de Partie

YUCO Hospitality Pty Ltd; Byron Bay; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

YUCO Hospitality Pty Ltd in Byron Bay is seeking a Chef de Partie to run your allocated section during service, delivering high standards of preparation, cooking and presentation.

You will organise mise en place, support junior kitchen team members, help with menu development and ensure food safety. A minimum of 3 years in a Chef de Partie role is preferred; formal qualification is welcome but not essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Formal culinary qualification not essential but highly regarded.
• Confident running a section independently.
• Strong cooking and organisational skills.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking dishes to a high standard
• Organising daily mise en place and service preparation
• Maintaining consistency, quality and presentation
• Assisting with seasonal menu development and specials
• Supporting and mentoring junior kitchen team members
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards
• Assisting with stock control, ordering and minimising food wastage
• Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient kitchen

Skills

Chef de Partie

Senior Chef de Partie

Education

Cert IV in Commertial Cookery

Job description

Working closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team, you will be responsible for running your allocated section during service and ensuring consistently high standards of preparation, cooking and presentation.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking dishes to a high standard
• Organising daily mise en place and service preparation
• Maintaining consistency, quality and presentation
• Assisting with seasonal menu development and specials
• Supporting and mentoring junior kitchen team members
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards
• Assisting with stock control, ordering and minimising food wastage
• Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient kitchen

About you

• Solid experience as a Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie (3+ years experience preferred)
• A formal culinary qualification (Cert IV in Commertial Cookery) is not essential but will be highly regarded
• Confident running a section independently
• Strong cooking and organisational skills
• Works well under pressure in a busy restaurant environment
• Takes pride in food quality and presentation
• Positive attitude and works well within a team
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene

About us

YUCO Restaurant is a modern Byron Bay dining destination with a relaxed but refined approach to food, combining Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and South American influences with fresh Australian produce.

• Professional and supportive kitchen environment
• Opportunity to contribute to menu development
• Work with fresh Australian produce
• Beautiful Byron Bay location
• Long-term career opportunity within YUCO Restaurant