Chef de Partie

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This is your chance to join the team at the HALF MOON HOTEL in Melbourne VIC as part of Morris Hospitality.

A much-loved local watering hole, set on bustling Church Street, HALF MOON has been pouring beers for Brighton locals since the 1960s. HALF MOON is your home away from home – a place to gather, drink and dine no matter the occasion.

With a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces, a menu of seasonal dishes and refined pub classics made from quality local produce, and an extensive selection of Australian wine, quality gin, and beer, HALF MOON has something for everyone.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced restaurant professional Chef de Partie - a person who is capable of driving excellent product, service and team culture. At HALF MOON, and across all Morris Hospitality venues, we are dedicated to ensuring the highest level of service and the smooth operation of all daily kitchen duties.

As Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting kitchen & front of house staff in delivering great food on a consistent basis
• On-shift management of your section
• Maintaining service standards & contributing to team culture & guest experience
• Working with senior chefs to plan menus
• Financial & cost management within scope of responsibilities
• Ordering & stock control
• Quality control of food production
• Preparing & cooking all food items
• Explaining & enforcing hygiene regulations
• General kitchen operational duties as required

Full-Time Salary: $75,000 - $80,000

ABOUT YOU:

To be considered for this position, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Trade qualifications
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience as Chef de Partie
• Experience in similar-style venue
• Experience in producing & creating seasonal menu dishes
• Experience with sourcing fresh local produce
• Experience working across different kitchen sections
• Cooperation skills & the ability to work well within a team
• Be reliable & driven
• Be organised & methodical
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Leadership & management skills
• Ability to effectively train junior workers
• Desire to cook delicious food
• Passion for cooking & innovation

ABOUT US:

As part of Morris Hospitality, we offer much more that just on-site opportunities. Morris Hospitality has interests in a number of hospitality venues across Australia. Morris Hospitality is a premium operator with a diverse array of hospitality experiences that includes breweries, pubs, restaurants and resorts.

Morris Hospitality is a leader in modern pub culture, with a passion for creating elevated dining destinations with exceptional service that is at the core of everything we do.

In addition to Half Moon, the collection of Morris Hospitality venues in Victoria includes the Portsea Hotel, Railway Club Hotel, Albert Park Hotel, O'Connell's and the Lucky Coq, the Julatten Hotel in Queensland and CBCo Brewing in Port Melbourne VIC and Margaret River WA.

Morris Hospitality's parent company, Morris Group, also owns and operates a collection of hotels and luxury lodges in Queensland as part of Morris Escapes, including Beechmont Estate, Orpheus Island Lodge, Pelorus Island and Mt Mulligan Lodge. Morris Group is also the owner of the world-class holiday destinations The Ville Resort-Casino and Ardo Hotel, both located in Townsville QLD.

Morris Hospitality is a committed and focused leader in the hospitality industry through achievement of business excellence in the supply of food and beverage services and other related activities.

If you excel at delivering world class service in the kitchen, we want to hear from you

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person