Chef de Partie

Are you looking for an engaging role in a fast-growing & exciting industry?

Are you keen to immerse yourself in a world of gaming culture, thrilling events & activations, bustling taverns & bars, and a business dedicated to curing boredom?

Do you pride yourself as an experienced kitchen professional with exceptional food safety & presentation standards?

We’ve got the perfect role for you!

We are seeking a full-time Chef de Partie to support & help drive kitchen operations at Fortress Sydney! Join our fast-paced team and become an integral part of one of the biggest games, culture & entertainment companies in Australia.

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About You

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced kitchen professional who is mature, energetic, enthusiastic, and positive team player with a can-do attitude and a genuine passion for hospitality & team supervision. You will be comfortable stepping in to problem-solve when challenges arise, even without a set procedure to follow, and able to motivate and support your colleagues. You will assist in developing and refining processes where needed, and you’ll understand how to foster and maintain a positive workplace culture by modelling high standards of respect, objectivity, clarity, and proactivity, ensuring the team is set up for success.

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About the Role

As our full-time Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting Fortress Sydney’s kitchen and catering operations across the full venue.
• Supporting the supervision of kitchen staff to ensure high-quality dishes are produced every time.
• Ensuring the smooth running of kitchen operations during all functions and events.
• Fostering a positive culture of engagement and motivation within the kitchen team.
• Lead and support the kitchen team, running sections as needed, and serving as a support and mentor figure.
• Delivering high-quality food products while managing wastage.
• Supporting all kitchen functions based on demand.
• Upholding food safety, policies, and workplace standards.
• Assisting with training and development within the kitchen team

This position is classified as a Grade 6 non-exhibition full-time role under the Amusement, Events & Recreation Award.

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What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in a fast-paced hospitality kitchen environment, preferably in a busy entertainment hospitality setting involving food and alcohol service
• Formal kitchen qualifications will be an advantage
• Good knowledge of various cuisines & methods
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Sound computer & system literacy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A professional standard of presentation with a friendly demeanour, an approachable attitude and a willingness to support other team members
• Flexibility to work a variable roster around the event schedule, including weekends and nights as required
• Full ongoing working rights in Australia

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About Fortress

Fortress is a gaming lifestyle company with venues in Melbourne and Sydney; massive, multi-level entertainment destinations devoted to gaming culture, nightlife, and unforgettable experiences. Our vision is “To be the world’s #1 games culture destination“, and our mission focuses on “Uplifting Spirits through Heroic Spaces Inspired by Games Culture“. Our Fortress Sydney venue can accommodate up to 1,000 guests and features a 156-seat live esports arena, 60+ premium LAN PCs, two licensed bars, a full-service Tavern restaurant, private event spaces, and a live broadcast production facility.

If you think you are the perfect fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you!