Prospect Country House and Restaurant – Richmond TAS

Bring Your Culinary Creativity to Life | Full-Time Chef

About the role

This is an opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie who is ready to take the next step towards a Sous Chef position. You will work closely with the Head Chef, contributing to daily kitchen operations, menu development and ordering while building the leadership skills needed to progress into a senior kitchen management role.

Key responsibilities

- Independently managing kitchen & hotel service while assisting and maintaining consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
- Taking ownership of preparation, section management and service execution
- Assisting with seasonal menu development, dish creation & refinement of existing menus
- Contributing ideas that showcase local Tasmanian producers and seasonal ingredients
- Assisting with stock ordering, supplier communication and inventory management
- Monitoring food costs, portion control, stock rotation and waste reduction
- Planning preparation requirements to ensure smooth and efficient service
- Maintaining high standards of food safety, cleanliness and kitchen organisation
- Supporting and mentoring junior chefs and apprentices
- Taking responsibility for the kitchen when required, working confidently and independently with minimal supervision

About you





- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar senior kitchen role
- Solid cooking techniques and an appreciation for refined, produce-driven cuisine
- The ability to run a section independently and confidently manage service
- An interest in seasonal menu development and creative use of local ingredients
- Experience or a willingness to develop skills in ordering, stock control and supplier management
- An understanding of food costing, portion control and kitchen efficiency
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work proactively without constant supervision
- The confidence to support and guide junior kitchen staff
- A professional attitude, strong work ethic and pride in producing quality food
- A genuine ambition to progress into a Sous Chef role

Full-time employment with competitive remuneration, award rates based on experience level.

The opportunity to work with quality Tasmanian produce in a refined farm-to-table environment

Involvement in seasonal menu development and creative decision-making

Greater responsibility across kitchen operations, ordering and stock management

A supportive working relationship with the Head Chef

Opportunities to develop leadership and kitchen management skills

A genuine pathway towards a Sous Chef position for the right candidate

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📌 Chef de Partie (Richmond)
🏢 Prospect Country House and Restaurant
📍 Richmond