At a Glance
- Tasks: Own your kitchen section, manage prep, and deliver high-quality dishes during busy service.
- Company: Join a vibrant cafe and upmarket wine bar with a focus on excellence.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, weekend allowances, and pathways to leadership roles.
- Other info: Enjoy dedicated shift schedules and ongoing training for career growth.
- Why this job: Perfect for passionate chefs wanting to thrive in a dynamic culinary environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Demi Chef or Chef de Partie in fast-paced settings.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 $ per year.
Chef de Partie positions are available across two separate shift tracks: a high-volume, fast-paced cafe breakfast and lunch service (daytime), and an upmarket, small-plate wine bar service with an emphasis on refined prep and execution (evening). Both are full-time salaried positions.
Key responsibilities
- Take full ownership of assigned kitchen sections, managing mis en place, prep requirements, and station resets for your specific service (day or night).
- Maintain speed, precision, and high presentation standards during peak service hours—whether driving a busy breakfast/lunch line or delivering refined wine bar offerings.
- Complete shift-specific prep tasks efficiently to standard and keep section inventory fully stocked.
- Maintain composure, clear line communication, and attention to detail during fast-paced peak trading.
- Adhere strictly to Food Safety Standards, section sanitation, FIFO stock rotation, and temperature logging.
About you
- Hands-on experience as a Demi Chef or Chef de Partie in a fast-paced cafe, bistro, or upmarket restaurant environment.
- Comfortable committing to either daytime cafe operations or evening wine bar service.
- Strong preference for availability across weekend trading periods (Saturday/Sunday).
- Strong section management, punctuality, and calm under pressure.
Attractive salaried packages for full-time roles, plus penalty rates for casual/part-time shifts. Higher earning potential, weekend allowances/loading, and premium rates for weekend availability. Pathways into Head Chef, Sous Chef, and kitchen management as venues grow. Ongoing training across menu execution, product sourcing, efficiency, and leadership. Dedicated shift schedules (day vs. night split) so you know your roster week-to-week.
Chef de partie in Freshwater employer: Serva Sydney
Join a dynamic culinary team where your skills as a Chef de Partie will shine in both a bustling cafe and an elegant wine bar setting. With attractive salaried packages, opportunities for career advancement into leadership roles, and a supportive work culture that values precision and creativity, this is an excellent place to grow your culinary career. Enjoy dedicated shift schedules that allow for work-life balance while being part of a vibrant community focused on delivering exceptional dining experiences.
