Chef de Partie (CDP) – Local Applicants Only | Camden
Buon Appetit – Camden, NSW
Buon Appetit is a busy, family-owned Italian restaurant in Camden, and we are looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team.
We operate a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen and are looking for a reliable, experienced chef who can confidently run a section, work efficiently during busy services and maintain consistently high standards.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING
This position is for local applicants currently residing in Australia only.
Employer sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Please do not apply if:
- You are currently living overseas.
- You are seeking employer sponsorship now or in the future.
- You require a 482 or other employer-sponsored visa to work in Australia.
- You do not currently hold valid Australian working rights.
- You are applying with the expectation that sponsorship may become available after commencing employment.
Applicants must already be residing in Australia with valid working rights at the time of application.
About the Role
As a Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for operating your section as part of our busy kitchen team.
Your responsibilities will include
- Running and maintaining an allocated kitchen section.
- Preparing and cooking food to our recipes and standards.
- Maintaining consistency, presentation and portion control.
- Completing mise en place and preparing for high-volume services.
- Working efficiently under pressure during busy service periods.
- Maintaining a clean, organised and food-safe workstation.
- Following FIFO, food labelling and stock rotation procedures.
- Assisting with stock control, preparation and kitchen organisation.
- Working closely with senior chefs and the wider kitchen team.
- Maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene and cleanliness.
What We Are Looking For The successful applicant must:
- Have a minimum of 3 years’ commercial kitchen experience.
- Have experience working as a Chef de Partie or in a similar position.
- Be confident running a section independently.
- Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant.
- Have strong knife skills and food preparation skills.
- Have a strong understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene.
- Be reliable, punctual and organised.
- Work well as part of a team.
- Take pride in food quality, presentation and consistency.
- Be able to follow recipes, systems and direction from senior chefs.
- Be currently residing in Australia.
- Hold valid Australian working rights.
This is a hospitality position and weekend availability is essential.
For a full-time position, applicants must be able to work across our required trading schedule. Regular Friday, Saturday and Sunday availability is a requirement of the role.
What We Offer
- Full-time opportunity for the right candidate.
- Competitive pay based on experience and applicable award requirements.
- Stable weekly roster.
- Busy, established restaurant.
- Supportive, family-owned working environment.
- Quality fresh ingredients and produce.
- Opportunity to become an key part of a growing kitchen team.
Location
Buon Appetit40 Elizabeth StreetCamden NSW 2570
Applying
Please submit your resume outlining your relevant kitchen experience.
When applying, please also confirm:
- Your current suburb/location.
- Your current Australian working rights or visa type.
- Whether your working rights have any restrictions or expiry date.
- Your current availability.
- Your years of commercial kitchen experience.
- Your experience running a kitchen section.
Applications from overseas candidates or applicants seeking employer sponsorship will not be progressed.
Pay: $58,320.35 – $81,577.47 per year
Application Question(s)
- Are you currently residing in Australia? If so where are you located?
- Do you require Sponsorship?
Experience:
- Commercial Kitchen: 2 years (Required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
📌 Chef de Partie (CDP) – Local Applicants Only (Camden)
🏢 Buon Appetit
📍 Camden
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