Full Time Chef de Partie

Job Overview

Job Description

Lynbrook Hotel
550 Sth Gippsland Hwy, Lynbrook Vic 3975

Full Time Chef de Partie
Salary $76,000 to $80,000 plus super

Summary
The Chef de Partie (but is not limited to) performs specialist cooking, supervises and trains other kitchen staff as well as ordering and stock control.

Key Accountabilities

Kitchen Management
- Coordinate the menu preparation, identifying ingredients required, costing & budgeting required, including the purchase arrangements for them.
- Oversee the food service and preparation, delegating the kitchen work, especially during peak hours.

Kitchen Service
- Is required to perform general or specialized cooking, butchering, baking or pastry cooking duties and/or supervises and trains other cooks and kitchen employees.
- Performing specialized cooking duties
- Maintains stock and par levels
- Maintaining a clean and sanitised workstation
- Following kitchen standard operating procedures

Supervisory Duties
- Supervising of cooks of a lower grade.
- Training cooks of a lower grade.
- Ensure staff are performing to standard operating procedures and if not, escalate to the responsible manager

Learning and Development
- Ensure cooks / kitchen staff are trained to standard operating procedures
- Participate in training sessions as advised by the department manager
- Apply these learnings in the workplace

Communication & Team Work
- To attend team meetings as required
- To actively provide suggestions
- To work as part of a team and achieve team outcomes

Occupational Health and Safety
- To follow company Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times
- To report any unsafe practices or situations to the manager on duty immediately

Other
- To perform other duties which are in line with the positions skills and experience as required from the manager from time to time
- To adhere to all company policies and procedures at all times.
- Presentation and grooming standards are adhered too

Skills and Experience
- Has experience working in a commercial kitchen
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task
- Experience supervising staff
- Ability to manage stock and par levels within budget
- Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced environment
- is punctual and able to follow instructions
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Maintains a clean and sanitize work area
- Is able to communicate clearly
- Shares a passion for the hospitality industry

Qualifications
- Completed an apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
- Completed a supervisory course (highly desirable)
- Knowledge and food safety requirements is an advantage

Applications open on 4 December 2025 and close on 3 January 2026.

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