Chef de Partie – Hot Section

About Little Singapore

Little Singapore is a well-established Asian restaurant located in Westfield

Chermside, Queensland, specialising in authentic Singaporean, Chinese, Malaysian

and Thai cuisine. The restaurant operates a high-volume commercial kitchen

delivering freshly prepared meals using traditional cooking techniques and quality

ingredients. Due to continued business demand, we are seeking an experienced

Chef de Partie – Hot Section to join our kitchen brigade.

About the Role

Working under the direction of the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, the Chef de Partie

– Hot Section will take responsibility for the daily operation of the restaurants & hot

section, ensuring dishes are prepared efficiently, consistently and to the restaurants

& quality standards. The successful applicant will coordinate service within their

designated section while supporting the broader kitchen team during busy trading

periods.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook a wide variety of hot dishes using traditional Asian cooking

techniques, ensuring consistency in flavour, presentation and portion control.

-Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the hot section during food preparation

and service to maintain efficient kitchen workflow.

- Organise daily mise en place, ensuring ingredients, sauces and garnishes are

prepared before service commences.

- Operate commercial kitchen equipment, including wok burners, fryers,

steamers and ranges, in accordance with safe operating procedures.

- Monitor cooking times, temperatures and presentation standards to ensure

meals meet the restaurant's & quality expectations.

- Work closely with the Executive Chef, Sous Chef and other Chef de Parties to

ensure customer orders are prepared and served within required service

times.

- Inspect ingredients before use and maintain appropriate food storage, stock

rotation and inventory practices to minimise waste.

- Assist in monitoring stock usage within the hot section and advise senior

kitchen staff of replenishment requirements.

-Provide day-to-day guidance and practical support to kitchen assistants and

junior kitchen employees allocated to the hot section.

- Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic work area while ensuring

compliance with food safety legislation and workplace health and safety

requirements.

- Assist with the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment and report any

maintenance issues affecting operations.

-Contribute to continuous improvement of kitchen operations by maintaining

efficient work practices and supporting a collaborative team environment.

Skills and Experience

Applicants should possess:

- Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Kitchen Management,

or an equivalent qualification.

- At least two (2) years of relevant work experience as a Chef de Partie, Cook

or similar role within a commercial kitchen.

- Demonstrated experience preparing Chinese, Singaporean, Malaysian, Thai

or other Asian cuisine.

-Experience working in a fast-paced restaurant environment with high-volume

service.

- Sound understanding of commercial kitchen operations, food preparation

techniques and portion control.

- Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety

requirements.

-Strong organisational and communication skills.

-Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high food quality

standards.

- Ability to supervise and coordinate junior kitchen staff within the assigned

section.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary of $80,000 – $90,000 plus 12% Superannuation.

- Permanent full-time employment (38 hours per week).

-Ongoing training and professional development.

- Opportunity to work in a busy, well-established Asian restaurant.

- Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression.

How to Apply

If you believe you have the skills and experience required for this position, please

submit your most recent resume outlining your relevant qualifications and work

experience.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.