About the role

Working closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team, you will be responsible for running your allocated section during service and ensuring consistently high standards of preparation, cooking and presentation.

Key responsibilities

- Managing your section during service

- Preparing and cooking dishes to a high standard

- Organising daily mise en place and service preparation

- Maintaining consistency, quality and presentation

- Assisting with seasonal menu development and specials

- Supporting and mentoring junior kitchen team members

- Maintaining food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards

- Assisting with stock control, ordering and minimising food wastage

- Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient kitchen

About you

- Solid experience as a Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie (3+ years experience preferred)

- A formal culinary qualification (Cert IV in Commertial Cookery)



is not essential but will be highly regarded

- Confident running a section independently

- Strong cooking and organisational skills

- Works well under pressure in a busy restaurant environment

- Takes pride in food quality and presentation

- Positive attitude and works well within a team

- Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene

About us

YUCO Restaurant is a modern Byron Bay dining destination with a relaxed but refined approach to food, combining Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and South American influences with fresh Australian produce.

Benefits

- Professional and supportive kitchen environment

- Chance to contribute to menu development

- Work with fresh Australian produce

- Beautiful Byron Bay location

- Long-term career opportunity within YUCO Restaurant

📌 Senior Chef de Partie (Byron Bay)
🏢 YUCO Hospitality
📍 Byron Bay