About the role

Chef de Partie at Frogmore Creek Restaurant, a leading winery and dining destination in Tasmania's Coal River Valley. This is a hands-on position requiring the ability to confidently manage individual kitchen sections, maintain consistently high standards and work collaboratively within a busy restaurant environment. The successful candidate will have excellent food knowledge, strong technical cooking skills and a genuine passion for producing high-quality modern Australian cuisine.

Key responsibilities

- Independently manage and operate allocated kitchen sections, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
- Prepare, cook and present dishes to consistently high standards.
- Maintain exceptional attention to detail in food preparation, presentation and plating.
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of ingredients, cooking techniques and modern Australian cuisine.
- Ensure consistency in portion sizes, presentation and quality.
- Work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards during busy service periods.
- Assist with menu development, daily specials and seasonal menu changes where required.
- Work collaboratively with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and wider kitchen team.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and kitchen hygiene.
- Comply with all food safety legislation, workplace procedures and HACCP requirements where applicable.

About you

- Recognised commercial cookery qualification, preferably Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.




- Previous experience working as a qualified chef in a professional commercial kitchen.
- Excellent food knowledge and well-developed practical cooking skills.
- Ability to independently manage a kitchen section with confidence and efficiency.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to exceptional food presentation.
- Ability to remain organised, focused and productive under pressure.
- Adaptability and willingness to work across different sections as required.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.
- Availability to work weekends as part of a regular roster.

About us Frogmore Creek is one of Tasmania's leading winery and dining destinations, situated in the beautiful Coal River Valley. Our restaurant showcases modern Australian cuisine, celebrating Tasmania's exceptional local produce through fresh, seasonal and thoughtfully prepared dishes. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding food and memorable dining experiences in a welcoming, professional environment.

Our kitchen is built on teamwork, creativity, attention to detail and a shared passion for quality.

Benefits

- Full-time position with predominantly daytime shifts.
- No split shifts.
- Roster includes weekends.
- Supportive, professional and team-oriented kitchen environment.
- Opportunity to work with quality Tasmanian produce in an established winery restaurant.

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