Chef de Partie (Casual)

Job Status: Casual
Salary: $34.78 per hour, plus superannuation
Industry: Performing Arts
Location: South Brisbane
Application Closing Date: 5pm, 31st May 2024

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is one of Australia’s leading centres for live performance. Welcoming over 1.5 million visitors to more than 1200 performances each year, we embrace the best in live performance – the world renowned alongside the emerging, local, and new – and connect to the stories and ideas at the heart of each production. Through the warmth and expertise of our staff, we have become a trusted curator, presenter, and host; a place to come together to relax, reflect, share stories, and celebrate.

We are seeking applications for the casual role of Chef de Partie. Reporting to the Executive Chef and nominated Sous Chef, you will bring valued contribution to the daily operations of QPAC's smooth kitchen operations and management, working across five food outlets within the one building! Serving large numbers of patrons on a daily basis, we are looking for your driven and professional attitude and passion for producing quality food within an exciting and busy industry. Your drive and strong communication skills will foster strong relationships with our wider front of house team members, internal and external customers.

This is not a 9-5 position and requires a high degree of flexibility in their work times as the majority of shifts are rotated over seven (7) days, predominantly during evenings and weekends to meet operational demands. As a minimum requirement to meet business needs, applicants must be available for a minimum of three (3) shifts per week. Within this availability, staff must be available for one (1) shift on a Wednesday and one (1) shift on a Saturday.

In this role you will:

• Assist the Sous Chef to manage all functions of the food production and stewarding operations.
• Assist the Sous Chef to review the profitability and popularity of dishes on the menu and make changes where applicable. 
• Assist the Sous Chef in the preparation of internal events and special food promotions.
• Assist in drafting concept ideas and menus for selected special events and functions, encouraging Food and Beverage staff to also offer their creative contributions.
• Coordinate the effective utilisation of all Kitchen Hands within the effective staffing levels, ensuring that all kitchen areas are maintained in a hygienic condition at all times and also ensuring adherence to standards.
• Assist in the development of standard recipes and maintenance of updated and accurate costings of all dishes prepared and sold.
• Develop new dishes and products according to customer expectations that are value for money.
• Supervise the kitchen in the preparation and presentation of all food items in accordance with QPAC’s guidelines.
• Set food production and stewarding goals and develop strategies, procedures and policies.
• Review on an ongoing basis the level of the following: sales, costs, drafting of rosters, issuing of food, quality and presentation of food products, condition and cleanliness of facilities and equipment and guest satisfaction.

Please refer to attached Position Description for all further duties required.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for:

• Proven experience cooking to a Chef de Partie level within a commercial kitchen. (Must be a Qualified Chef)
• An eye for detail and presentation, along with a passion for creating exciting and high-quality food.
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with all internal customers and guests in order to exceed their needs.
• An ability to monitor and maintain consistent standards relating to quality, presentation and hygiene.

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.

To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police check.

You can obtain a copy of the position description by emailing ***********@qpac.com.au. For any other queries, please contact the Talent Acquisition team on (07) 3842 9***.

The closing date for applications is on Friday, 31st May 2024 at 5pm. QPAC will commence screening and shortlisting in advance of this closing date.