Chef de Partie
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
This Chef de Partie position in Coffs Harbour puts you in charge of one section of the kitchen, working side by side with senior chefs. The emphasis is on steady quality, a good tempo and a high-standard dining experience for guests, so a cook who stays calm under pressure and enjoys team service will fit well.
Candidates with suitable skills and experience may be eligible for employer sponsorship.
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Key Responsibilities
- Run your allocated section of the kitchen, covering preparation through to service
- Plate food that meets the expected standard for quality, presentation and portion control
- Back up the senior chefs so the whole kitchen flows
- Suggest ideas for menus and specials, including seasonal produce sourced locally
- Coach and assist the junior cooks during the day
- Observe food safety procedures and workplace requirements, and keep handling, cleaning and kitchen hygiene high
- Track ingredient use, and tell the team what needs restocking
- Prepare for busy services, functions and special events, and take a professional, cooperative, positive part in discussions about running the kitchen better
Requirements & Eligibility
- Recognised culinary qualification, or equivalent professional training
- Demonstrated experience as a Chef de Partie or in a comparable professional kitchen position
- Background in busy or high-volume hospitality, holding quality and consistency steady through peak service
- Strong practical cooking and food preparation skills
- Good grasp of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance standards
- Strong teamwork and communication, with the ability to supervise or support junior kitchen team members
- Sound time-management and organisation
- Creative approach to food preparation and genuine commitment to quality
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