About us

As a team, our goal is to offer an exceptional experience to every guest who enters and to drive the positive culture, reputation, and profitability of HQ Group.

We are a Melbourne-based hospitality collective that owns and operates; Arbory Bar & Eatery, an all-day eatery and bar on a disused Flinders Street Station platform next to the Yarra River (Birrarung); Afloat, a summer-loving temporary floating restaurant and bar on the Yarra River (Birrarung); Straight Up Cocktails, our ready to serve premium batched cocktail arm and HER, an entire building dedicated to dining, drinking, art and music in the heart of the CBD.

With a focus on wine, cocktails, and seasonal share plates HER Bar serves Euro leaning food all day every day.

Seeking a Chef de Partie to join us and establish themselves with a solid, skilled and creative team.

About the role
Hands on role, delivering a consistent and outstanding dining experience
You will be adept at running a busy section
You will be creative and contribute to an everchanging seasonal menu
You will guide and support the junior chefs
You will have a sound understanding of workplace health and safety standards

What we are looking for
A passionate chef, who is motivated, engaged and eager to keep learning




Experience in managing food and labour costs
Creative individual who champions seasonality and simplicity
Resilience to perform in a high performing busy kitchen
Team player, who thrives in a cooperative and communicative workplace
Availability to work on weekends and public holidays

What you can expect from us
A skilled and fun team culture
A supportive and respectful Management team, that leads by example
Be part of food and wine events
Excellent remuneration and generous staff discounts across all our venues
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – a free & confidential wellbeing support service
Multiple transport options with trains and trams on our doorstep

HQ Group provides equal employment chance to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, equal orientation, gender identity or expression. While we take the time to review all applications, only those suitable will be contacted for an interview. All applications will be treated with confidentiality.

📌 Chef De Partie Melbourne
🏢 Hq Group
📍 Melbourne