At a Glance
- Tasks: Run your own section, contribute to menu development, and support junior staff.
- Company: Stowaway Freshwater, a vibrant neighbourhood bar with a fun team atmosphere.
- Benefits: Above-award pay, full-time hours, and staff meals at cost.
- Other info: Work-life balance with no late-night finishes and opportunities to flex across two venues.
- Why this job: Join a creative kitchen where your ideas matter and enjoy a lively work environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in a kitchen, a passion for food, and a collaborative spirit.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Stowaway is a neighbourhood bar in the heart of Freshwater serving elevated pub classics with a bit of attitude.
We're after a Chef de Partie to join our small, tight crew — someone who takes pride in their section, keeps a cool head on a busy Friday, and genuinely likes cooking good food for good people.
Your home base is Stowaway, but next door is Harry Gatos — our Pan-Asian diner — so you'll occasionally get to flex across a very different menu.
Two venues, one company, plenty of variety.
What you'll get
- Full-time hours you can actually plan a life around
- Above-award pay — fair wages, no burnout culture
- Kitchens shut by 9:30–10pm. No 1am finishes.
- A team with no egos — just talented people who like what they do
- Staff meals at cost on shift, 40% off when you dine in
- Real creative input — we want your ideas, not just your hands
- Lively service without the chaos
The role
You'll run your own section across grill, fryer, and prep, working alongside a team of three to four through service.
Our menu leans into pub favourites but we're not precious about it — expect globally-inspired twists and seasonal changes.
Consistency matters (locals notice), but so does keeping things fresh.
Prep is shared across both venues. Stowaway is home, Harry Gatos is the occasional field trip.
You’ll bring
- A calm, organised, efficient way of working
- Confidence to own your section and back up the team when it gets hectic
- Professional pride and genuine enthusiasm for good food
- A collaborative attitude — no lone wolves, no yelling
Day-to-day you'll be
- Running your section to recipe and spec
- Keeping the kitchen clean, safe, and up to code
- Checking ingredient quality, stock rotation, temps, and dates
- Contributing to menu development — we want your input
- Coordinating with other sections to keep service flowing
- Training and supporting junior staff
- Communicating clearly with managers, FOH, and the rest of the kitchen
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CHEF DE PARTIE - Stowaway Freshwater employer: Stowaway Freshwater
Stowaway Freshwater offers a vibrant work environment where culinary professionals can thrive. With a focus on elevated pub classics and a supportive team culture, employees enjoy fair wages, manageable hours, and opportunities for creative input. The company promotes a healthy work-life balance with no late-night shifts and staff discounts.
