Periwinkle restaurant in Peregian Beach has a full-time Chef de Partie position available for a passionate, talented, and highly motivated professional. We are a restaurant that offers French and Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Featuring local seafood, seasonal produce, and ingredients sourced from the finest producers in Australia, our menus showcase our interpretation of classic French dishes with unmistakable European and Australian touches.

As the right candidate you possess a keen eye for detail, quality, and provide consistency to produce dishes of the highest culinary standards and manage the kitchen and kitchen team and assist in our profitability. The salary is $70,000 to 80,000 p.a. plus superannuation.

In particular your responsibilities will include:

1. Cooking and service of food according to the restaurant’s quality, service and timeframe standards

2. Prepare and cook high quality food according to standard recipe cards within acceptable timeframes

3. Order, receive and account for supplies and deliveries in accordance with the restaurant guidelines

4. Maintain restaurant portion & cost control systems

5. Assist with the training of staff, including any apprentices and trainees

6. Plan menus in consultation with the Head Chef/owner

7. Use safe work practices and support others to use them.



Adhering to our strict OHS Standard operating procedures

8. Maintain kitchen equipment and plant in positive condition and immediately report any perceived equipment problems or dangers to supervising chef

Required Skills and Experience

1. At least 2 years of relevant experience.

2. At least certificate IV in commercial cookery in Australia.

3. Experience working in a comparable dining environment.

4. Passionate about and experienced in preparing and presenting French and Mediterranean dishes and food.

5. Meticulous attention to detail, quality and consistency.

6. Be reliable, punctual, and hardworking.

7. Able to follow procedures and standard recipes.

8. Able to work independently as well as part of a team.

9. Be able to manage kitchen operations while on shift and during service.

10. Adhere to food safety principles, OH&S; and standard operating procedures.

We recognise that our staff are the most important asset in delivering lasting and memorable experiences for our guests. If you would like to become part of our team please apply by sending your CV to ••••@periwinklerestaurant.com or using the platform's application system. No telephone enquiries will be fielded at this stage. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No recruitment agencies.

📌 Chef (Peregian Beach)
🏢 Periwinkle restaurant
📍 Peregian Beach