Chef de Partie - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Sydney

Contract Type: Fixed Term

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

At MinterEllison, we're leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies, powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we've built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.

We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-Dec_2025.pdf)

Your role

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our on‑site corporate kitchen on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.

The Sydney Client Floor team is a close‑knit, hardworking group who consistently deliver the high standard of food and service our clients, partners and staff expect.

Duties will include but are not limited to: 

• Daily food preparation across a wide variety of functions and service styles, ensuring consistency and quality for all offerings
• Assist the Head Chef and the broader kitchen team with menu planning and meal design
• Demonstrate creativity and versatility in menu development, working across multiple cuisines to support formal dining, café service, breakfast, morning teas, and corporate events
• Take ownership of your section, including stock ordering, adherence to food safety requirements, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation

What you need 

We welcome applications from people with: 

• Minimum 3-5 years of practical experience in fine dining either in a hotel or corporate environment 
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery 
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate 
• Ability to work professionally at all times in a fast paced, demanding environment 
• Creativity, passion and flair for food preparation and presentation 
• Demonstrate leadership and communication skills 
• Strong organisational and time management skills 
• Well presented  

What we offer

• 35‑hour working week, Monday to Friday
• Daytime hours: 8.00 am – 3.30 pm
• Opportunity for paid overtime for functions and events
• A well‑structured, professionally run kitchen with clear systems and standards
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Excellent work‑life balance compared to traditional hospitality roles

How to apply

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact Jess.Brown@minterellison.com.