Chef de Partie

Hospitality · Cairns North, Cairns & Far North QLD, Australia · Full-Time · $32/hr

For chefs focused on career progression, this Chef de Partie opportunity in Queensland offers a visible path forward. A professional hotel kitchen is seeking candidates with real commercial experience who can take ownership of a section and perform reliably under pressure.

The role spans restaurant dining, conferences, functions and events. Suitability will be assessed on your practical skills, qualifications and employment background, and greater responsibility can be earned through demonstrated performance.

A proven Chef de Partie displaying the required technical ability, leadership and consistency may be able to progress into a Junior Sous Chef position.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of an assigned kitchen section and manage it independently
Organise daily preparation and complete mise en place
Prepare and cook food to established quality and presentation benchmarks
Ensure consistency across restaurant, event and function services
Support conference and high-volume food service operations
Manage portion sizes and make efficient use of ingredients
Assist with stock rotation and controlling food wastage
Collaborate with senior chefs and fellow kitchen team members
Support junior team members and help build a positive kitchen culture
Uphold food hygiene, safety and cleanliness standards in line with workplace health and safety procedures
Stay organised and effective throughout peak service periods
Accept additional responsibilities as your demonstrated capability grows
Support lunch, dinner and event service, other operational requirements and the smooth running of the wider kitchen

Requirements & Eligibility

Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or as an equivalent commercial kitchen professional
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent qualification
Capability to run and manage a kitchen section independently
Demonstrated practical skills in cooking and food preparation
Commercial kitchen experience across a variety of service environments
Understanding of WHS requirements as well as food safety and hygiene
Ability to deliver consistent quality under pressure
Strong communication and collaboration skills
A dependable, professional approach to kitchen responsibilities
Availability for evening, weekend and public holiday work as required
Prior leadership or supervisory experience is advantageous
Australian work rights where applicable, with sponsorship candidates considered on the basis of individual eligibility
Ability to supply appropriate evidence of qualifications and relevant work experience
Demonstrated commitment to professional development and career progression, including willingness to take on greater responsibility based on proven performance

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