Job Description

Tahmoor Inn is a recently renovated, contemporary country hotel offering a welcoming environment for locals, families and visitors. The venue features a busy family bistro, indoor and outdoor dining areas, a sports bar, function facilities and accommodation.

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Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, the bistro offers an extensive menu featuring pub favourites, Asian-inspired dishes, freshly prepared pizzas, daily specials and family-friendly options.

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The venue is now seeking a qualified and experienced Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team and contribute to the venue's continued growth.

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This is a hands‐on position suited to a reliable and motivated chef who enjoys working in a busy, high‐volume kitchen. You will take responsibility for your allocated section, maintain consistent food quality and support the senior chefs with the efficient operation of the kitchen.

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Major duties and responsibilities

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- Prepare, cook and present meals in accordance with the venue's recipes, standards and presentation requirements.
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- Manage an allocated kitchen section during busy lunch, dinner and function services.
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- Complete daily mise en place and ensure the section is properly prepared before service.
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- Operate across different sections of the kitchen, including grill, pans, fryer, larder and functions, as required.
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- Monitor food quality, portion control, cooking temperatures and presentation.
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- Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef with menu preparation, daily specials and seasonal menu changes.
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- Cater for dietary requirements, food allergies and special customer requests.
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- Coordinate with other chefs and kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared accurately and served promptly.
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- Provide guidance, supervision and on‐job training to cooks, apprentices and junior kitchen staff.
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- Assist with ordering,



receiving and checking food supplies.
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- Maintain appropriate stock levels and follow correct stock rotation and storage procedures.
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- Monitor food usage, minimise wastage and assist with food‐cost control.
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- Ensure compliance with food‐safety, hygiene, sanitation and workplace health and safety requirements.
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- Maintain a clean, organised and safe workstation throughout each shift.
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- Clean and correctly maintain kitchen equipment, utensils and food‐preparation areas.
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- Assist with opening, closing, cleaning and kitchen handover procedures.
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- Support the kitchen team during functions, special events and other high‐volume trading periods.
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About you To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

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- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or an experienced Cook in a busy commercial kitchen.
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- Strong practical skills across several kitchen sections.
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- Experience delivering consistent food quality during high‐volume service.
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- A sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen‐management requirements.
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- Good communication, organisation and time‐management skills.
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- The ability to supervise and support junior kitchen staff.
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- A positive, reliable and team‐focused approach.
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- Availability to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
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What's on offer

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- A stable, full‐time position at a busy and growing regional venue.
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- The opportunity to work with an experienced and supportive kitchen team.
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- Exposure to bistro dining, functions and high‐volume service.
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- Career‐development opportunities within O'Hara Group.
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- A competitive salary package based on qualifications and experience.
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If you are a passionate and dependable chef looking for your next opportunity, we would be pleased to hear from you.

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salary between $76K - $86K (plus super)

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