Senior Chef de Partie

Smithburg; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Smithburg in South Melbourne Market is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to take real ownership on the pass, lead shifts, and drive standard across a busy kitchen serving modern American diner fare.

You will mentor the team, ensure food safety, and work closely with the Head Chef to develop dishes, maintain consistency during peak service, and contribute to a fun, energetic kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a high-volume commercial kitchen.
• Currently leading shifts independently.
• A prep gun!
• A genuine love for American food and diners.
• Experience in burgers, casual dining or similar high-volume operations is a big plus.

Responsabilités

• Help lead service and maintain the standard on every dish that leaves the pass.
• Maintain a food-safe and well-organised kitchen.
• Support the Head Chef in developing the team and upholding Smithburg's standards.

Connaissances

High-volume kitchen

Shift leadership

Prep cook

American cuisine passion

Description du poste

Smithburg — South Melbourne Market
Full Time

Senior Chef de Partie

About Us

Smithburg is an all-day based at the South Melbourne Market. We build our menu around fresh market produce and the creativity of our chefs — think smash burgers, lobster rolls, pancakes and margaritas, all served with passion, energy and a good time. We take casual American-diner food seriously, and we hope you do too!

Why Smithburg?

• Fresh produce, creative food — we're at a market, and we make the most of it


• A team culture that's genuinely great — supportive, fun and positively challenging in equal measure


• A venue with real energy — South Melbourne Market is a special place to work, and Smithburg is one of its best spots


• Room to grow — we're a new and exciting concept with plenty of runway ahead

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior CDP who's ready to step up and take real ownership. This isn't a back-seat role — you'll be leading shifts, driving standards and working alongside our awesome team to keep the kitchen firing. If you love food, love to learn and thrive when the dockets are stacking up, you'll fit right in here.

About You

• 3+ years experience in a high-volume commercial kitchen


• Currently leading shifts independently


• A prep gun!


• A genuine love for American food and diners


• Experience in burgers, casual dining or similar high-volume operations is a big plus

What You'll Be Doing

• Helping to lead service and hold the standard on every single dish that leaves the pass


• Maintaining a food-safe and well-organised kitchen


• Supporting the Head Chef in developing the team and upholding Smithburg's standards

Sound Like You?

If you're a passionate, driven chef who wants to work somewhere that takes food seriously and knows how to have a good time — we'd love to hear from you.

Smithburg is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.