Chef De Partie

Location: Sydney, NSW

Salary: $60,001 - $80,000

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Injety Pty Ltd About Mozart Coffee Lounge Located in Sydney’s historic Queen Victoria Building, Mozart Coffee Lounge brings the tradition of Viennese café culture to the heart of the Sydney CBD. We offer an extensive all-day menu featuring Austrian-inspired and Modern Australian dishes, including schnitzels, sausages, breakfast dishes, burgers, sandwiches, crepes, soups, seafood, cakes and traditional European desserts.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. About the role The Chef de Partie will be responsible for organising and operating an allocated section of the kitchen and consistently preparing high-quality meals in accordance with established recipes, presentation standards and food-safety requirements.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Chefs and other kitchen team and front-of-house employees to support the efficient delivery of Mozart Coffee Lounge’s all-day breakfast and lunch service. Key duties and responsibilities Organise and operate an allocated kitchen section under the direction of the Sous Chef or Executive Chef.   Plan and coordinate daily food preparation and service requirements for the allocated section, including mise en place, workflow and service timing.

  Prepare and cook Mozart Coffee Lounge’s Austrian-inspired and Modern Australian menu, including all-day breakfasts, egg dishes, schnitzels, sausages, burgers, crepes, soups, pasta, grilled meats, salmon, salads and accompaniments.   Monitor the quality, flavour, portioning, consistency and presentation of dishes at all stages of preparation and service.   Assist the Sous Chef and Executive Chef with menu planning, recipe development, daily specials and improvements to cooking and preparation procedures.

  Estimate ingredient requirements, monitor stock levels and coordinate stock requisitions for the allocated section with the Sous Chef.   Check the quality and freshness of ingredients and ensure food is correctly stored, labelled and rotated to minimise wastage and maintain cost control.   Discuss food-preparation and service issues with the Sous Chef, kitchen team and front-of-house staff, including timing and dietary requirements.

Demonstrate preparation and cooking techniques and provide day-to-day guidance to the Cook/Chef Assistant, Sandwich Hand and Kitchen Hand when working within the section.   Maintain an organised kitchen section and ensure compliance with food-safety, hygiene, allergen-management and workplace health and safety requirements.   Qualifications and experience

To be considered for this position, applicants must have: an AQF Diploma or higher qualification in Commercial Cookery, Culinary Arts or a closely related discipline; and  at least one year of relevant full-time work experience as a Chef or Chef de Partie in a café, restaurant or comparable commercial kitchen.   At least three years of relevant professional experience may substitute for the formal qualification requirement. Applicants must also demonstrate: experience managing or taking responsibility for a kitchen section;  sound knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, portion control and presentation;  experience preparing dishes in a busy all-day café or restaurant environment;  good knowledge of food-safety, hygiene and workplace safety requirements;  the ability to work efficiently and maintain consistent standards during busy service periods;  effective communication and teamwork skills;  strong attention to detail and organisational skills; and  availability to work a flexible roster, including weekends and public holidays.

    How to apply Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant qualifications, employment experience and suitability for the position through this advertisement. Only applicants who meet the position requirements will be contacted.

About Company About Mozart Coffee Lounge Located in Sydney’s historic Queen Victoria Building, Mozart Coffee Lounge brings the tradition of Viennese café culture to the heart of the Sydney CBD. We offer an extensive all-day menu featuring Austrian-inspired and Modern Australian dishes, including schnitzels, sausages, breakfast dishes, burgers, sandwiches, crepes, soups, seafood, cakes and traditional European desserts.

  Work Type: Full time Salary: $77000-80000 Job Publish: 10-08-2026 Job Expire: 09-09-2026 Apply on: Chef De Partie Job here! This job is brought to you by workinitiatives.com.au.