Chef de Partie
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Cairns, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · $32/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Hotel dining, conferences and functions bring varied service demands to this Cairns Chef de Partie position. You will manage your own section, organise preparation and keep dishes consistent through restaurant and event work.
The kitchen needs practical capability supported by qualifications and employment evidence, together with dependable teamwork and composure during busy periods. Duties include stock use, portion control and support for developing cooks, with greater responsibility as performance develops. Candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered based on individual eligibility.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage the assigned section independently
- Plan and complete daily preparation and mise en place
- Cook and plate to quality and presentation standards
- Maintain consistency across restaurant, event and function service
- Assist conference catering and high-volume periods
- Control portions, use ingredients efficiently and rotate stock to reduce waste
- Coordinate with senior chefs and cooks
- Support junior colleagues and positive teamwork
- Observe food hygiene, safety and workplace requirements
- Remain organised through peak service
- Accept increased responsibility as capability develops; Cover lunch, dinner, events and wider operational needs
Requirements & Eligibility
- Chef de Partie or equivalent commercial kitchen experience
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification
- Capacity to independently operate a section
- Practical cooking and preparation with varied commercial service experience
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and WHS
- Quality and consistency under pressure
- Good communication, teamwork and professional reliability
- Availability for required evenings, weekends and public holidays
- Leadership or supervisory experience is advantageous
- Australian work rights where applicable
- Documents or references supporting qualifications and experience; Commitment to development and career progression with willingness to accept responsibility as performance demonstrates readiness
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