Chef de Partie
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
This Sydney Chef de Partie position puts you in charge of a section, from early prep through to the closing orders. You would take direction from senior chefs, share the pass with apprentices and front-of-house colleagues and keep plating and portions steady when volume peaks.
Hiring decisions rest on qualifications and experience that can be verified. Eligible candidates may be considered for visa sponsorship, depending on verified qualifications, experience, skills and the employer's requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
- Run a kitchen section yourself, from early prep through the last order
- Plan mise en place each day to match service needs
- Cook dishes with sound commercial technique, holding portions, quality and plating steady
- Keep up the pace during busy peaks
- Update senior chefs on section readiness and anything it lacks
- Cooperate with chefs, apprentices and the front-of-house team, mentoring apprentices through tasks and set procedures
- Follow HACCP, food safety and workplace health and safety rules, and keep yourself and your station clean
- Store food properly, rotate stock and keep order in the kitchen
- Support the kitchen's smooth day-to-day running
Requirements & Eligibility
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent qualification
- Minimum 2 years' genuine experience in commercial kitchens, part of it in high-volume hospitality
- Able to run a section with limited supervision
- Practical cooking and knife skills at a strong level
- Knowledge of how professional kitchens prepare and serve food
- Delivers quality and presentation to expectations every time
- Employment history and experience must be capable of verification; qualifications and relevant supporting documentation must be on hand where required
- Clear communication and good teamwork
- Reliable, responsible, professional work habits
- Stays organised and composed in busy services
- Rotating shifts, covering nights, weekends and public holidays
- Full working rights in Australia and willingness to complete a 6-month probationary period
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