Chef de Partie

Recognised as one of the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants, Meatmaiden is looking for a Chef de Partie to join our passionate kitchen team.

For over 12 years, Meatmaiden has been one of Melbourne CBD's premier dining destinations, built on a reputation for exceptional steak, outstanding produce and genuine hospitality. This is an opportunity to develop your career in a kitchen that values craftsmanship, technique and continuous learning.

Working alongside an experienced team, you'll gain hands-on experience with some of Australia's finest producers and premium ingredients. From whole muscle butchery and dry ageing to mastering the unique characteristics of different beef breeds and cuts, you'll build a level of knowledge that few kitchens can offer.

This is more than just running a section - it's an opportunity to deepen your understanding of premium Australian beef and become a more complete chef.

What you'll learn

• Work with some of Australia's best beef producers and premium seasonal ingredients.
• Develop in-house butchery skills, including breaking down primals and preparing premium cuts.
• Learn the differences between breeds, marbling scores, ageing techniques and how each cut should be prepared and cooked.
• Refine your steak cooking and understand how to consistently deliver perfect results across a range of cuts.
• Be part of a team that takes pride in quality, consistency and continuous improvement.

About you

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience as a Chef de Partie in a busy, quality-driven kitchen.
• Has grill experience, or is eager to develop their skills and become an expert in steak cookery.
• Wants to expand their knowledge of premium produce, butchery and meat preparation.
• Thrives in a fast-paced service and enjoys working as part of a close, supportive team.
• Takes pride in their work, has strong attention to detail and maintains high standards every service.
• Brings a positive attitude, strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.

What we offer

• Competitive salary package plus a generous share of tips.
• Work-life balance, including an extended closure over Christmas.
• Ongoing mentoring from an experienced leadership team committed to your development.
• The opportunity to build specialist skills in premium beef, dry ageing, butchery and steak cookery.
• Career progression within one of Australia's most respected steakhouses.
• A professional, supportive and genuinely fun team environment.

If you're looking for more than just another Chef de Partie role and want to develop specialist skills while working with exceptional produce and a passionate team, we'd love to hear from you.

Send us your CV and a few words about yourself.

We look forward to meeting you.