Many Little Bar & Dining is a Chef's Hat award-winning venue (2022 & 2023) located in Red Hill, Mornington Peninsula, renowned for its modern Asian and Sri Lankan-inspired cuisine. The restaurant emphasizes sustainability, high-quality produce, and ingredients from its own organic farm. We are seeking a passionate and motivated Chef de Partie to join our talented kitchen team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a designated section of the kitchen during service, ensuring quality and consistency in the preparation and presentation of all dishes.
- Assist in planning and executing seasonal and event-specific menus.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef and senior culinary team on menu development, suggesting new flavors and techniques.
- Source and select fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients for daily menus.
- Supervise and train junior kitchen staff on cooking techniques and best kitchen practices.
- Ensure cleanliness, organization, and compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations (HACCP).
- Monitor food inventory, ensuring timely ordering and minimal wastage.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety at all times.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced,
high-performance kitchen environment and maintain composure during service.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
Qualifications and Requirement
- Essential: Minimum Certificate III qualification in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
- At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar role within a fine-dining or hatted establishment.
- Proven expertise in using local and sustainable ingredients.
- Strong knowledge of and passion for Modern Asian and Sri Lankan culinary traditions.
- Strong organizational skills, leadership abilities, and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Full Australian working rights.
Preferred
- Qualifications in Hospitality Management.
- Experience handling high-volume covers (100+ per service) in a fine dining setting.
- Food Safety Supervisor certification.
What We Offer
A competitive salary range of $78000 - $82000 per annum plus Superannuation (commensurate with experience).
- A unique work-life balance opportunity with a 4-day working week (Thursday & Friday evenings, Saturday & Sunday lunch & dinner).
- Enormous career potential within the broader Polperro Winery Group.
- A collaborative and high-performing kitchen workplace.
- Staff discounts at the venue and other group venues.
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📌 Chef de Partie (Shire of Mornington Peninsula)
🏢 MANY LITTLE RED HILL
📍 Shire of Mornington Peninsula
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