Job Description
Tahmoor Inn is a recently renovated, up-to-date 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)

📌 Chef De Partie - Tahmoor Inn (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales