Name: Brandkits
Price range: $

Job Description

As Chef de Partie, you’ll run a section confidently during service, support menu development, and help us deliver consistently brilliant food — from busy daytime trade to seasonal specials and events.

Key responsibilities

Ownership: Set up, run and close your section to a high standard
Menu development: Contribute ideas, trial dishes, and help evolve our offering
Seasonal menus: Help create and deliver seasonal menu changes, keeping food fresh and relevant
Forecasting: Support prep planning and forecasting based on covers, weather, weekends/events, and trading patterns
Ordering & stock: Assist with ordering, receiving, stock rotation, portion control and waste reduction
Supplier knowledge: Work closely with local suppliers, understanding provenance and product quality
Quality & consistency: Ensure every plate meets our standards for taste, presentation and speed
Food safety: Maintain excellent hygiene, labelling, allergen controls and HACCP processes
Teamwork: Support junior team members and collaborate smoothly with FOH to keep service flowing

What we’re looking for

Experience as a Chef de Partie (or strong Commis ready to step up) in a fast-paced kitchen
Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene certification (or willing to obtain immediately)
Confidence working under pressure while staying calm, organised and positive
Strong knowledge of seasonal cooking and interest in local, quality ingredients
Great time management, clean working habits, and attention to detail
A team player with a good attitude — reliable, respectful, and proactive
Someone who brings energy: we work hard, but we always keep it fun

Standard kitchen requirements

Ability to handle busy services
Comfortable with early starts, weekends, and peak-time shifts
Good knife skills, prep discipline, and station organisation
Clear communication and a “no drama” approach to teamwork

What you’ll get

A supportive, friendly team in a community-focused café
Real input into menu development and seasonal changes
A fast-paced kitchen where you can grow — and enjoy the ride

Job Requirements

Chef de Partie experience in a busy café/restaurant (or a strong Commis ready to step up)
Solid service experience: running a section, keeping pace during peak brunch/lunch rushes
Confidence with prep planning (batching, timing, quality checks, section set-up/close-down)
Experience supporting menu development and seasonal menu changes
Basic forecasting skills (prep to covers, weekends, weather, events) and keeping waste low
Ordering + stock control: rotation, date labelling, deliveries, portion control
Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene (and strong allergen/HACCP awareness)
Knowledge of / interest in local suppliers and ingredient provenance

Personality traits that matter at Toaststores

Calm under pressure: you stay steady, even when the tickets stack up
Fast + organised: clean station, sharp timing, strong priorities
Positive team energy: you communicate clearly and back others up without ego
High standards, no fuss: you care about consistency and detail, but you’re not precious