Locations: Melbourne, VIC
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Type: Full-time

We are currently recruiting for two separate chef roles within well-established hospitality operations:

• Chef de Partie within a high-volume events and catering business

• Sous Chef within a quality-driven restaurant environment

Both roles offer strong team culture, professional standards, and opportunities for growth within respected operations.

Working within a busy events company, this role focuses on large-scale food production and consistency across high-volume service periods.

• Prepare and execute high-volume food production for functions and events

• Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation across large batches

• Work efficiently to tight timelines and production schedules

• Collaborate with senior chefs and wider production team

• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis ready to step up

• Proven background in bulk production, catering, or events

• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-output environments

• Strong organisation and time management skills

• Reliable, team-focused, and consistent

This position supports the Head Chef in leading daily kitchen operations within a structured restaurant environment. A blend of hands-on cooking and leadership is required.

• Support kitchen management, including staff supervision and training

• Assist with rostering, stock control, and ordering

• Ensure service runs smoothly and efficiently

• Maintain consistency in food quality and presentation

• Step into leadership role in the absence of the Head Chef

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior CDP ready to step up

• Solid all-round kitchen experience across sections

• Demonstrated kitchen management and leadership capability

• Strong understanding of cost control, prep planning, and service flow

• Calm, organised, and solutions-focused

• Competitive salary aligned to experience

• Established, professional kitchen environments

• Supportive teams with clear structure

• Opportunities for progression across both operations

Tony Hobbs | Talent and Recruitment Specialist

e | *****@pinnaclepeople.com.au 

 please note: If you have not heard from us within seven (7) working days of submitting your resume, your application will be kept on file and we will contact you if a suitable position becomes available.

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Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, only candidates with full working rights in Australia will be considered