Chef de Partie & Commis Chef

Chef de Partie & Commis Chef

Sandalford Wines Pty Ltd

Caversham WA 6055

$75,000 - $85,000 a year plus superannuation - Full-time

About Sandalford Wines

Sandalford Wines is one of Western Australia’s oldest wineries and has been producing wine at its Swan Valley estate in Caversham since 1840. Our Bar & Restaurant offers modern Australian and contemporary Italian cuisine. In addition to restaurant service, Sandalford operates a busy events, weddings and concert venue, delivering high-volume food service throughout the year. We are seeking a full-time Chef de Partie and a full-time Commis Chef to join our established kitchen team.

Chef de Partie

Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chefs, you will be responsible for managing a section of our kitchen and ensuring consistently high standards of food preparation and service.

Key Responsibilities

? Manage the day-to-day operation of the section.

? Plan and cost menu items in consultation with the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine.

? Order and maintain stock for the section.

? Oversee mise en place and food production for the section.

? Prepare and cook menu items to recipe and presentation standards.

? Coordinate section workflow during restaurant, function and event service.

? Monitor food quality and presentation standards.

? Supervise and train cooks and junior kitchen staff working on the section.

? Maintain inventory control and stock rotation procedures.

? Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.

Requirements

? Relevant qualification.

? At least two years’ experience as a chef in a commercial kitchen.

? Experience managing a kitchen section.

? Strong organisational and time-management skills.

? Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume restaurant and function environment.

? Strong communication skills and the ability to lead a section.

Commis Chef

Working under the direction of the Sous Chefs, Chefs de Partie and Demi Chefs, you will assist with food preparation and service across various sections of the kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

? Prepare and cook dishes for restaurant, function and event service.

? Assist with preparation of sauces, salads, entrées and main meals.

? Complete daily mise en place and food preparation tasks.

? Maintain food quality, presentation and consistency standards.

? Assist with stock control, stock rotation and ingredient ordering.

? Support kitchen operations during à la carte, set-menu and function service.

? Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas.

? Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.

Requirements

? Relevant qualification.

? At least two years’ experience in a commercial kitchen.

? Experience in restaurant and function catering environments will be highly regarded.

? Strong organisational and time-management skills.

? Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

? Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

What We Offer

? Full-time ongoing employment.

? Salary of $75,000 – $85,000 a year plus superannuation.

? Opportunity to work within an established hospitality operation in the Swan Valley.

? Exposure to restaurant, wedding, function and large-scale event service.

? Supportive kitchen team with clear career development opportunities.

Please state which position you are applying for.

Australian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority consideration.