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Chef De Partie

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Casual Chef de Partie to join the team at Steeples in Mornington. If you're passionate about creating quality food, enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen and take pride in every dish you serve, we'd love to hear from you.Join a busy and dynamic kitchen where no two days are the same. As a Chef de Partie, you'll be responsible for running your section, delivering consistently high-quality meals, maintaining food safety standards and supporting the wider kitchen team. Working alongside experienced chefs, you'll play an important role in creating great dining experiences while continuing to develop your culinary skills.Located on the Mornington Peninsula, Steeples is a dining and entertainment complex situated next to the Mornington Racecourse.Featuring modern facilities including a family friendly bistro, a designated kids play area and an alfresco deck; there are dining experiences for all to enjoy. Along with an extensive modern menu with daily specials, Steeples caters to both children and adults alike.About UsPegasus Leisure Group (PLG) is the hospitality arm of the Melbourne Racing Club, managing a growing network of 17 pubs, clubs and hospitality venues across Victoria. Our venues include bistros, sports bars, function spaces and gaming areas, each focused on delivering great hospitality experiences within their local communities. What You'll Be DoingPreparing, cooking and presenting high-quality dishes in line with menu specifications.Taking ownership of your allocated section and ensuring smooth service during busy periods.Working closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to deliver a consistent, high-quality dining experience.Assisting with stock rotation, food storage and receiving deliveries.Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness and kitchen presentation.Ensuring dietary requirements and special requests are prepared accurately.Supporting and mentoring junior kitchen team members where required.Helping to minimise waste and maintain an organised, efficient kitchen. What We're Looking ForStrong cooking skills and confidence across a variety of cooking techniques.A genuine passion for producing quality food and delivering consistent results.Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance requirements.The ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.Strong organisational and time management skills.A positive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. Essential RequirementsAt least 2 years' experience in a professional kitchen.Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent qualification).Current Food Safely and Food Allergens Certificate, or willingness to obtain.Experience in a high-volume kitchen or bistro environment will be highly regarded. Why Join PLG?Competitive salary package.Supportive and experienced Operations Managers.Career development and internal progression opportunities.Ongoing training and leadership development.Access to our year-round wellbeing initiatives, including our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.Leave options that suit your lifestyle, including paid parental leave, volunteer leave and cultural leave.Free onsite parking.Work with one of Victoria's leading hospitality and entertainment groups. A Role That Keeps You MovingThis is a fast-paced, hands-on kitchen role. It may involve standing for long periods, moving stock, lifting boxes and kitchen supplies, and working in a busy commercial kitchen where teamwork and adaptability are essential.To learn more about us, visit: https://pegasusleisure.com.au/ or https://www.steeples.net.au/ Pegasus Leisure Group values and embraces diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. AUD Mornington 3931

Chef De Partie

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Casual Chef de Partie to join the team at Steeples in Mornington. If you're passionate about creating quality food, enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen and take pride in every dish you serve, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a busy and dynamic kitchen where no two days are the same. As a Chef de Partie, you'll be responsible for running your section, delivering consistently high-quality meals, maintaining food safety standards and supporting the wider kitchen team. Working alongside experienced chefs, you'll play an important role in creating great dining experiences while continuing to develop your culinary skills.

Located on the Mornington Peninsula, Steeples is a dining and entertainment complex situated next to the Mornington Racecourse.

Featuring modern facilities including a family friendly bistro, a designated kids play area and an alfresco deck; there are dining experiences for all to enjoy. Along with an extensive modern menu with daily specials, Steeples caters to both children and adults alike.

About Us

Pegasus Leisure Group (PLG) is the hospitality arm of the Melbourne Racing Club, managing a growing network of 17 pubs, clubs and hospitality venues across Victoria. Our venues include bistros, sports bars, function spaces and gaming areas, each focused on delivering great hospitality experiences within their local communities.

 

What You'll Be Doing

  • Preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality dishes in line with menu specifications.
  • Taking ownership of your allocated section and ensuring smooth service during busy periods.
  • Working closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to deliver a consistent, high-quality dining experience.
  • Assisting with stock rotation, food storage and receiving deliveries.
  • Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness and kitchen presentation.
  • Ensuring dietary requirements and special requests are prepared accurately.
  • Supporting and mentoring junior kitchen team members where required.
  • Helping to minimise waste and maintain an organised, efficient kitchen.

 

What We're Looking For

  • Strong cooking skills and confidence across a variety of cooking techniques.
  • A genuine passion for producing quality food and delivering consistent results.
  • Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance requirements.
  • The ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • A positive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

 

Essential Requirements

  • At least 2 years' experience in a professional kitchen.
  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent qualification).
  • Current Food Safely and Food Allergens Certificate, or willingness to obtain.
  • Experience in a high-volume kitchen or bistro environment will be highly regarded.

 

Why Join PLG?

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Supportive and experienced Operations Managers.
  • Career development and internal progression opportunities.
  • Ongoing training and leadership development.
  • Access to our year-round wellbeing initiatives, including our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.
  • Leave options that suit your lifestyle, including paid parental leave, volunteer leave and cultural leave.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Work with one of Victoria's leading hospitality and entertainment groups.

 

A Role That Keeps You Moving

This is a fast-paced, hands-on kitchen role. It may involve standing for long periods, moving stock, lifting boxes and kitchen supplies, and working in a busy commercial kitchen where teamwork and adaptability are essential.

To learn more about us, visit: https://pegasusleisure.com.au/ or https://www.steeples.net.au/ 

Pegasus Leisure Group values and embraces diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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