Senior Chef de Partie

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

Job summary

The Camden Hotel in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Senior Chef de Partie to join our bustling kitchen team. This hands-on role places you in a high-volume service, where you will confidently own your section, maintain quality and presentation, and work closely with both kitchen and front-of-house teams.

We offer full-time or part-time hours, opportunities to contribute to menu ideas and cost control, plus training and development within an established kitchen.

Qualifications

• Two years' professional cooking experience required.
• CDP experience or readiness to step into a CDP role.
• Current Food Handlers Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Running your section efficiently during busy services.
• Maintaining food quality, presentation, portion control and service times.
• Managing preparation, stock levels and cleanliness within your section.
• Supporting menu updates, specials and food cost control.
• Training and supporting junior kitchen staff.
• Working closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards.

Skills

Two years' cooking experience

High-volume kitchen

Team communication

Education

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

The Camden Hotel is looking for an experienced Senior Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team.

We’re a busy, high-volume venue looking for a chef who enjoys the energy of a strong service, takes pride in producing quality food and can confidently take ownership of their section.

This is a hands‑on role within an experienced kitchen team, with opportunities to contribute beyond day‑to‑day service through menu ideas, specials, cost control and the development of junior chefs.

About the Role

• Preparing and cooking dishes to a consistently high standard
• Running your section efficiently during busy services
• Maintaining food quality, presentation, portion control and service times
• Managing preparation, stock levels and cleanliness within your section
• Supporting menu updates, specials and food cost control
• Training and supporting junior kitchen staff
• Working closely with the kitchen and front‑of‑house teams
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards

About You

• Has a minimum of two years' professional cooking experience
• Has CDP experience or is ready to step into a CDP role
• Is confident working in a busy, high-volume kitchen
• Is organised, reliable and works well under pressure
• Takes pride in food quality and presentation
• Communicates well and works well within a team
• Holds a current Food Handlers Certificate

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Full-time or part-time opportunities
• Reliable hours and structured rosters
• A supportive and experienced kitchen team
• Training and development opportunities
• Succession planning available for the right candidate
• The chance to contribute to menus, specials and the wider kitchen operation

At The Camden Hotel, we value professionalism, accountability and a positive team culture. We’re looking for people who take pride in their work, support those around them and want to keep developing their skills.

If you’re a motivated chef who enjoys a busy service and wants to be part of an established kitchen team, we’d like to hear from you.