About the role

Full-time Chef de Partie positions available at Republica and Baxter, taking ownership of a busy grill section. At Baxter, the grill section centres around cooking over a charcoal barbecue and charcoal oven, with a strong focus on seafood, premium meats and seasonal produce. Located side by side on St Kilda Beach, both venues deliver busy, high-volume services with quality, produce-driven menus.

Key responsibilities

- Take ownership of a busy grill section
- Cook meat, seafood and vegetables with accuracy and consistency
- Work with Baxter's charcoal barbecue and charcoal oven
- Manage section preparation, service and pack-down
- Maintain strong presentation, portion control and food-safety standards
- Assist with ordering, stock rotation and waste control
- Work closely with the Head Chef and senior kitchen team
- Support high-volume restaurant, function and event services

About you

- Experience as a Chef de Partie
- Confident running a grill section during busy services




- Experience cooking with charcoal or solid fuel is highly regarded (Baxter only)
- Strong organisation, timing and attention to detail
- Calm, reliable and consistent under pressure
- A positive, team-focused approach
- Available across weekdays, evenings and weekends
- Valid Australian working rights

Benefits

- Secure, full-time hours
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Positions available across two established St Kilda beachside venues
- Quality produce and well-equipped commercial kitchens
- Support from experienced Head Chefs and senior management
- Career development within Melbourne Hospitality Group
- A qualified, energetic and supportive kitchen environment

About us Republica and Baxter are both located side by side on St Kilda Beach. Both venues deliver busy, high-volume services with quality, produce-driven menus and are part of Melbourne Hospitality Group.

📌 Chef de partie - Full time position (St Kilda)
🏢 Melbourne Hospitality People
📍 St Kilda