Senior Chef de Partie - Italian Kitchen, Dinners

Zeolla Solutions; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Piccolino is a contemporary Italian restaurant in Mount Waverley, Victoria, seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to join a 25-person kitchen team. The role supports a busy seven-night dinner trade and weekend lunch service, with a focus on Italian techniques and consistent plating across menus.

The successful candidate will lead a section, manage prep, train staff, and assist with menu development, food costs and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to run a section independently during high-volume service.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in Italian cooking techniques and mise en place planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise the preparation and cooking of all dishes for lunch and dinner service.
• Supervise, direct and train five kitchen staff and coach junior staff.
• Assist Head Chef with menu planning, testing and standardising recipes and functions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

High-pressure service

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Higher qualification in hospitality

Job description

Piccolino is a contemporary Italian restaurant in Mount Waverley, Victoria, seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to join a 25-person kitchen team. The role supports a busy seven-night dinner trade and weekend lunch service, with a focus on Italian techniques and consistent plating across menus.

The successful candidate will lead a section, manage prep, train staff, and assist with menu development, food costs and safety compliance.