Chef de Partie

MANY LITTLE RED HILL PTY LTD – Red Hill South VIC

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Many Little Bar & Dining is a Chef's Hat award-winning venue (2022 & 2023) located in Red Hill, Mornington Peninsula, renowned for its modern Asian and Sri Lankan-inspired cuisine. The restaurant emphasizes sustainability, high-quality produce, and ingredients from its own organic farm. We are seeking a passionate and motivated Chef de Partie to join our talented kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a designated section of the kitchen during service, ensuring quality and consistency in the preparation and presentation of all dishes.
• Assist in planning and executing seasonal and event-specific menus.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and senior culinary team on menu development, suggesting new flavors and techniques.
• Source and select fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients for daily menus.
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff on cooking techniques and best kitchen practices.
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations (HACCP).
• Monitor food inventory, ensuring timely ordering and minimal wastage.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety at all times.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performance kitchen environment and maintain composure during service.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Qualifications and Requirement

• Essential: Minimum Certificate III qualification in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar role within a fine-dining or hatted establishment.
• Proven expertise in using local and sustainable ingredients.
• Strong knowledge of and passion for Modern Asian and Sri Lankan culinary traditions.
• Strong organizational skills, leadership abilities, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Full Australian working rights.

Preferred

• Qualifications in Hospitality Management.
• Experience handling high-volume covers (100+ per service) in a fine dining setting.
• Food Safety Supervisor certification.

What We Offer

A competitive salary range of $78000 - $82000 per annum plus Superannuation (commensurate with experience).

• A unique work-life balance opportunity with a 4-day working week (Thursday & Friday evenings, Saturday & Sunday lunch & dinner).
• Enormous career potential within the broader Polperro Winery Group.
• A collaborative and high-performing kitchen environment.
• Staff discounts at the venue and other group venues.