Chef de Partie
- Prepare and cook high-quality dishes in accordance with menus and kitchen standards.
- Manage an allocated section during preparation and service, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Support and guide junior kitchen staff while maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment.
Business introduction:
DTRH Wines Pty Ltd (Down The Rabbit Hole) is a premium dining, winery, and cellar door destination located in McLaren Vale, SA 5171. Our food offering brings together authentic Italian-inspired shared dining, handmade pasta, Italian-style pizza and relaxed vineyard dining, with a strong focus on seasonal produce, generous flavours and cooking from the heart. We’re passionate about creating outstanding experiences for our guests and have built a warm, positive team culture centred around genuine hospitality. We’re looking for experienced and passionate Chefs de Partie to join our kitchen team in a permanent full-time position.
Job responsibilities
- Preparing and cooking food to present high-quality dishes in accordance with our menus and kitchen standards
- Working across our Italian-inspired restaurant and relaxed vineyard dining offering
- Preparing handmade pasta, Italian-style pizza, shared plates and seasonal dishes, as well as freezing and preserving food to maintain quality and extend shelf life.
- Managing an allocated section during preparation and service
- Completing daily mise en place and ensuring the kitchen is ready for service
- Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation to maintain consistency in flavour, portion size, and quality
- Following food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements
- Monitoring stock rotation, storage, waste and portion control
- Contributing to menu development and the use of seasonal and local produce
- Monitoring ingredient requirements and stock levels, assisting with food cost calculations, and communicating stock requirements to senior kitchen staff.
- Supporting and guiding junior kitchen staff when required
- Working closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to deliver a smooth and professional service
- Maintaining a clean, organised and positive kitchen environment
The role is based at Down The Rabbit Hole in McLaren Vale and requires availability across a seven-day roster, including weekends and our Thursday and Friday evening services
What we are looking for
- The capacity to perform effectively both independently and as a collaborative team member within a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Strong time-management skills coupled with a keen eye for detail to maintain high culinary standards.
- Practical experience as a Chef and/or formal culinary qualifications will be highly preferred.
What we offer
- An encouraging and supportive workplace environment.
Salary: $71,500excluding superannuation
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