Chef De Partie, A La Carte Full Time

Vela Dining and bar, an iconic waterfront restaurant located on d''albora marina in Cabarita is seeking to welcome a Junior sous-chef or Experienced Chef de partie to their friendly team.We offer decadent waterfront dining for casual meals, events, catering or alfresco dining, with a focus on Mediterranean cuisine, and seafood.Job tasks and responsibilitiesWe are looking for a enthusiastic, dedicated & passionate Chefs to help communicate our mission and philosophy into the menu for our idyllic waterfront restaurant.The perfect candidate will work closely with our Head Chef to inspire and direct our kitchen team.To be successful, you will need to possess enthusiasm, great knife skills & a fantastic work ethic, to take on this key role.Specifically the Chef will work closely with the Head Chef to:

• Ensure the smooth running of all kitchen operations, including


• Kitchen Administration


• Food and Labour costs and controls


• Health and hygiene


• Staff management and recruitment


• Restaurant operations


• Menu design, innovation and modern trends


• Through effective communication and inspirational leadership maintain and develop a loyal team

Skills and experience

• It is essential that the applicant have experience in managing a team, food ordering, rostering and creating seasonal menus with a focus on local ingredients. A passion for food ethics and current food trends is a must.

Qualifications in Cookery – Diploma level

• Minimum of one year experience in a leadership role in a professional kitchen environment


• Enjoy working in a busy environment with a true passion for cooking


• A keen eye for detail and a positive and proactive approach


• Strong and detailed business acumen for kitchen operations


• Proven ability to lead by example and foster a creative and organised environment where team members take pride in their work


• Excellent organisational skills with a proven ability to plan for the future


• Motivated, with a drive to challenge yourself daily and deliver the very best

The ideal candidates please email your resume for consideration.Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.We look forward to hearing from you!!