Job Description

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Do you pride yourself as an experienced kitchen professional with a passion for prepping quality meals from scratch and a drive to develop your skills?

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We’ve got the perfect role for you!

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We are seeking a full-time Chef de Partie to support and help drive kitchen operations at Fortress Sydney! Join our fast-paced team and become an integral part of one of the biggest entertainment hospitality venues in Australia!

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About You

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To succeed in this role, you’ll be an experienced kitchen professional who is mature, energetic, and a positive team player. You’ll relish the opportunity to work with ingredients and dishes prepared skillfully in-house and from scratch. You’re excited by opportunities for growth, and love the idea of building up your skills and sharing them with your colleagues. You’re comfortable problem-solving on the fly, even without a set procedure, and able to motivate and support colleagues, modelling high standards of service and communication.

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About the Role

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As our full-time Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for:

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- In collaboration with the kitchen management team, supporting Fortress Sydney’s kitchen and catering operations across the full venue.
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- Supporting the supervision of kitchen staff to consistently ensure the in-house delivery of high-quality food products.
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- Ensuring the smooth running of kitchen operations during all functions and events.
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- Fostering a positive culture of engagement and motivation within the kitchen team.
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- Leading and supporting the kitchen team, running sections as needed, and serving as a support and mentor figure.
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- Delivering on effective food waste management.
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- Upholding food safety, policies, and workplace standards.
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- Assisting with training and development within the kitchen team
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This position is classified as a Grade 6 non-exhibition full-time role under the Amusement, Events & Recreation Award.

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What You’ll Bring

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- 3+ years of demonstrated experience in a similar fast-paced hospitality kitchen environment
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- Formal kitchen qualifications will be an advantage
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- Positive knowledge of various cuisines and methods
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- Sound interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
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- Excellent organisational and time management skills
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- A professional standard of presentation with a friendly demeanour, an approachable attitude and a willingness to support other team members
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- Flexibility to work a variable roster around the event schedule, including weekends and nights as required
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- Full ongoing working rights in Australia
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About Fortress

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Fortress is an entertainment hospitality company with massive multi-level venues based in Melbourne and Sydney. Our Fortress Sydney venue can accommodate up to 1,000 guests and features a 156-seat live esports arena, 60+ premium LAN PCs, two licensed bars, a full-service Tavern restaurant, private event spaces, and a live broadcast production facility. Our vision is “To be the world’s #1 games culture destination “, and our mission focuses on “Uplifting Spirits through Heroic Spaces Inspired by Games Culture “.

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If you think you are the perfect fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you!

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📌 Chef de Partie (Chippendale)
🏢 Fortress Games
📍 Chippendale