Yamagen - Chef de Partie

Yamagen is part of EVT - and being a part of EVT means believing in changing the game. Why? Because no one wants ordinary. If you're seeking to be part of the kind of wow-factor moments you can help shape, then you've come to the right place.

About EVT

As market-leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best-known brands and properties in entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award-winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection by EVT and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.

About QT

QT Hotels & Resorts is EVT's premium lifestyle hotel brand, with locations in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Pioneers behind the philosophy of 'expect the unexpected', every property delivers an experience that combines local influence with QT's signature quirk. And our people? With personalities as diverse as each property, individuality is more than encouraged.

Woven into the city's fabric, QT Melbourne is at the heart of the CBD's cultural beat. Want to come into our fold? Show us your service-minded side and help keep luxury evolving across 188 industrial inspired rooms and signature dining at our award-winning restaurant, Yamagen. We can't wait to see what you've got.

About Yamagen

Step into Yamagen. Cool and casual izakaya drink and dine vibe folded with formidable culinary discipline; this is new generation Japanese for the discerning diner. Glossy enamel black finishes frame eye-catching details.  Our Whisky list is a towering narrative of character, written by refined Japanese distilleries. Sip from a select saké collection and sample curious cocktails in this low-lit showcase of Tokyo chic.

From kitchen and bar, tradition and invention are hand-rolled with market-fresh sashimi and intricate sushi sensations. Indulge your guests with delectable share plates, shimi over and enjoy dishes from our live fuel robata, or bow to the formidable technique of Executive Chef Adam Lane for a tantalising Omakase experience.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated, talented, vibrant and dynamic Chef De Partie with sushi training and/or Japanese kitchen (tempura) experience to join our high-energy, fast-paced & award-winning restaurant Yamagen. The ideal candidate will have a "team-first" attitude, a passion for culinary excellence, and the drive to succeed in this dynamic industry. They will bring expertise, attention to detail and creativity to the role.

We are after a fun loving, dedicated professional who would embrace the opportunity to work for Australia's leading designer hotel brand. If you have the skills, creativity, and dedication to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you

Position Overview

The Chef De Partie challenges our expectations and brings new and exciting ideas to create exceptional guest experiences across our amazing spaces.

They will work with the kitchen staff for the purpose of producing high quality meals.  To practice and teach portion control, quality control, waste control and product preparation techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for your specific kitchen station, overseeing preparation, cooking, and presentation to maintain a seamless flow and consistently deliver top-notch dishes.
• Uphold strict hygiene and food safety standards, conducting regular checks to guarantee the freshness, taste, and visual appeal of all dishes leaving the kitchen.
• Work closely with kitchen staff, communicating effectively to ensure efficient teamwork, smooth operations, and a harmonious kitchen environment.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant setting.
• Proven experience working seamlessly in a dynamic kitchen environment.
• Ensure that the Hotel's kitchens produce a high quality food product at all times.
• Anticipate and attend to the guest's needs and desires immediately.
• Prepare sauces, soups and hot dishes for service and special functions.
• Demonstrate superior recipe knowledge for every item on the Hotel's menus.
• Monitor all food storage facilities to ensure that proper storage techniques are being used and that the cleanliness standards of the Hotel are being maintained.
• Requisition the appropriate amount of food product in accordance with the established Hotel policies and procedures.
• Maintain an acceptable degree of knowledge with regard to food product.
• Comply with all of the established hotel operational policies & procedures.

Skills/Experience

• The candidate will have strong all round experience in:
• Sushi rolls
• Sashimi
• Communication

Will be advantageous to have the following experience

• Tempura
• Robata

Benefits and Perks

• Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
• 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo and more.
• $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
• Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.