Description

New French Seafood & Charcoal Grill Restaurant Opening in Double Bay

Location: 2 Bay Street, Double Bay NSW
Positions: Commis Chef / Chef de Partie / Senior Chef de Partie
Employment: Full-Time & Casual
Hourly Rate: $30–$40 per hour, depending on position, experience and skill level

About Monsieur Paul

A new culinary chapter by L’Entrecote Group is about to begin.

Inspired by Paul Bocuse and the traditions of French cuisine, Monsieur Paul will focus on quality produce, precise technique and authentic flavours.

Located in the heart of Double Bay, the restaurant will specialise in premium seafood, whole fish, oysters, sashimi-style seafood preparation, charcoal-grilled steaks and classic French cuisine.

We are now building our opening kitchen team and looking for passionate, reliable and skilled chefs who want to join us from the beginning and grow with the restaurant.

Positions Available

We are recruiting:

- Commis Chefs
- Chefs de Partie
- Senior Chefs de Partie

Experience or strong skills in one or more of the following areas will be highly regarded:

Seafood Preparation

Experience handling fresh seafood, including:

- Fish filleting and whole fish preparation
- Oyster shucking
- Seafood portioning and handling
- Seafood quality and storage

Wood or Charcoal Grill

At least 1 year of hands-on experience with wood-fired or charcoal grills, with good knowledge of fire management, temperature control and steak doneness.

Sashimi Preparation

Strong knife skills and experience with fish filleting, skinning, deboning, portioning and sashimi slicing.

French Cuisine

At least 3 years of experience in French cuisine or a French-influenced professional kitchen, with knowledge of traditional cooking techniques, sauces,



seafood or meat preparation.

Busy Restaurant Experience

At least 3 years of experience in a busy professional kitchen, with the ability to maintain speed, organisation, cleanliness and consistency under pressure.

What We Are Looking For

Technical ability is significant, but attitude and professionalism matter just as much.

We are looking for chefs who:

- Take pride in food quality and consistency
- Maintain strong cleanliness and food safety standards
- Respect and handle quality ingredients properly
- Stay organised during busy service
- Work well within a professional kitchen team
- Are reliable, responsible and open to feedback
- Have a genuine interest in French cuisine, seafood or charcoal grilling
- Want to continue developing their skills and career

We do not expect every chef to know everything from day one. A strong work ethic, good attitude and willingness to learn are what matter most.

What You Will Work With

At Monsieur Paul, you will gain exposure to:

- Premium seafood and whole fish
- Oyster shucking
- Sashimi and raw seafood preparation
- Wood and charcoal grilling
- Premium steaks
- Traditional French cooking techniques
- Classic French sauces
- High-quality Australian and imported produce





This is a great opportunity for chefs who want to strengthen their specialist skills within an established Sydney hospitality group.

Why Join Monsieur Paul?

Join a brand-new restaurant from the opening stage and become part of the foundation kitchen team.

You will have the opportunity to help build the kitchen culture, standards and systems from the beginning.

We aim to create a professional, disciplined and supportive environment where quality, teamwork and continuous improvement are valued.

Strong performers will also have opportunities to take on greater responsibility and develop their careers within L’Entrecote Group as the group continues to grow.

Employment & Pay

Both Full-Time and Casual positions are available.

Hourly Rate: $30–$40 per hour, depending on:

- Position
- Experience
- Specialist skills
- Overall ability

Full-Time employees are entitled to applicable annual leave and personal/sick leave in accordance with Australian employment standards.

Visa & Work Rights

We welcome applications from candidates holding:

- Student Visas
- Working Holiday Visas
- Other valid Australian working visas

All applicants must have valid Australian work rights and comply with their visa conditions.

How to Apply

Please send your CV to:

[email protected]

or apply directly through Gumtree.

Please include:

- Position you are applying for
- Current or most recent position
- Relevant experience and specialist skills
- Visa / Australian work rights
- Availability
- Earliest available start date

If you have experience in seafood preparation, fish filleting, oyster shucking, sashimi, French cuisine, or wood/charcoal grilling, please clearly mention this in your application.

Applications via email or Gumtree only, please.

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