Ciao Cielo
Chef de Partie
Ciao Cielo
Chef de Partie
Hospitality & Tourism / Chefs/Cooks
Posted 14/05/2026
Closes 13/06/2026
Port Melbourne, 3207, Melbourne, Victoria
Full time
$76,515 - $76,515 Annual
Chef de Partie
Company: KBNL Pty Ltd
Location: Port Melbourne, VIC 3207
Salary: AUD 76,515 + Super (Annual)
Job type: Full-time
About the Role
KBNL Pty Ltd is seeking a skilled and motivated Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team in Port Melbourne. This role is responsible for ensuring food production is organized and delivered to the highest standards while supporting kitchen operations, staff training, and food quality control.
Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for managing a designated section of the kitchen, ensuring high-quality food production, consistency, and efficiency in line with restaurant standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and present high-quality dishes with consistency and correct portion control
- Oversee mise en place and ensure timely food service aligned with demand
- Supervise and train junior kitchen staff to maintain performance and productivity
- Contribute to menu development and daily specials
- Monitor stock levels, ordering, and minimize wastage through effective control
- Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards
- Ensure kitchen operations comply with Food Safety Programs and WHS requirements
- Work collaboratively with front-of-house and kitchen teams to deliver exceptional service
About You:
- Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role
- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
- Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations
- Ability to lead a section independently in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for quality food, teamwork, and continuous improvement
If you are passionate about food, committed to high standards, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, we invite you to join our team. Bring your skills, creativity, and dedication to a supportive and professional workplace where you can grow and develop your career. Apply now and be part of our team.
Applications open to:
About Company
Ciao Cielo was born from the shared vision of chef Bryan Nelson and restaurateur Kate Dickins—two passionate industry veterans brought together by their love for Italian cuisine and a dream to create something deeply personal. After years working in some of Melbourne’s top kitchens and travelling through Europe, the pair opened the original 30-seat Ciao Cielo in 2010, inspired by Kate’s Italian heritage and Bryan’s Mediterranean adventures. What began as a tribute to Kate’s grandparents has since grown into one of Port Melbourne’s most cherished dining destinations. In 2018, with the help of loyal patrons turned partners, Bryan and Kate renovated the heritage-listed Port Melbourne Courthouse, transforming it into a vibrant new home for Ciao Cielo. Their hands-on, no-shortcuts philosophy—where everything is made in-house and quality is never compromised—continues to guide the restaurant’s evolution. From house-made pasta to wood-fired delights, Ciao Cielo is a heartfelt celebration of tradition, community, and la dolce vita.
1 job(s) found from Ciao Cielo
Tags
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.