About the Client

Our client is a well-established Canberra pub offering a busy and varied hospitality environment with a strong focus on quality food and consistent service. The venue combines classic pub favourites with a contemporary approach to dining, attracting a loyal local customer base and regular functions and events. Supported by an experienced kitchen and venue leadership team, this is a stable operation where quality, teamwork, and consistency are valued. Canberra offers an excellent lifestyle with short commutes, access to nature, a growing food scene, and all the benefits of a capital city without the same level of congestion.

About the Position

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie to join a busy pub kitchen and take ownership of their section. Offering $80K + super, the role suits a chef who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards across preparation and service. You’ll work as part of a close-knit kitchen team, contributing to daily service, menu execution, and the overall guest experience. If you’re looking for a stable role with a quality pub operation and plenty of hands-on kitchen experience, this could be a great next move.

Position Description

- Take responsibility for a designated section during service




- Prepare and deliver high-quality dishes consistently
- Complete daily preparation and mise en place to service requirements
- Work efficiently during busy lunch, dinner, and peak service periods
- Support senior chefs with menu execution and daily kitchen operations
- Assist with stock rotation, ordering, and kitchen organisation
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness
- Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth service

Position Requirements

- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a busy pub, hotel, bistro, or similar environment
- Strong understanding of commercial kitchen operations and service flow
- Confident working across high-volume service periods
- Solid preparation and section management skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality
- Ability to work effectively as part of a close-knit kitchen team
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery
- Flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including evenings and weekends

CDP | $80K + super. Join a busy Canberra pub kitchen, take ownership of your section, and work with a supportive, close-knit team.

📌 Chef - de Partie (Canberra)
🏢 Frontline Recruitment Group
📍 Canberra