▷ [Apply Now] Chef de Partie

The Chef de Partie is a crucial position in our kitchen team to ensure the kitchen consistently delivers timely and high-quality service to our patrons. You will manage your section of the kitchen with support from junior kitchen staff and at the direction of our head chef. You will bring your established skills as a chef to this position and be part of a collaborative and supportive kitchen team that prides itself on delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Benefits include:

- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- The opportunity to grow and progress your career in hospitality.
- We offer competitive remuneration for our staff.

Task and responsibilities:

- Working closely with the Head Chef and other chefs to maintain our high restaurant standards.
- Monitoring quality of food production to ensure it meets restaurant standards in your section of the kitchen (timeframes, portion control, presentation, and quality).
- Preparing and cooking food in your section to highest quality standards to lead by example for junior kitchen staff.
- Managing all aspects of your delegated section of the kitchen operations as instructed by the Head / Sous Chef.
- Supporting the chef team to discuss and implement menu adjustments, cost control, and quality control.
- Managing any special dietary requirements, VIP patrons, individual dietary requirements.
- Working with the senior chefs to review and ensure the profitable and safe operation of the kitchen at all times.
- Instructing, training, and development of cooks, apprentices, and other kitchen staff.
- Monitoring staff compliance with food safety and health and safety standards.
- Liaising with restaurant front of house staff to ensure efficient expedition of menu from kitchen to patrons.
- Ensuring quality control on incoming produce and addressing any issues promptly.
- Offering advice in the elaboration and correct translation of the menus to patrons where required.
- Demonstrating a personal commitment to Peregian Beach Hotel Workplace Health and Safety, Harassment, Bullying, and Equal Employment Opportunity objectives, to ensure personal safety, the safety of others, and a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
- Providing excellent customer service, demonstrating professionalism, patience, and a “people first” attitude that goes above and beyond expectations.

Qualification and experience:

- Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar position.
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional training, desirable.
- Excellent knowledge and use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and processes.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and quality control.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy high-volume kitchen.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

About the Company

We love our local area and absolutely love welcoming you to our little piece of paradise here in Peregian Beach.

Based in beautiful Peregian Beach, we are a collaborative explosion of treasured punters, spirited music, groovy staff, and craft beer, all coming together in one place.

Our menu changes with each season, featuring vibrant flavors made from fresh local produce. As luck would have it, we happen to have access to some of the world’s finest local harvests right here on the Sunshine Coast We are passionate about showcasing the best local beer and spirits, so you’ll always find something fresh and local on our taps and behind the bar.

Salary: $75,000-$80,000.

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