Maurizio's - Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie at Maurizio’s About Maurizio’s Maurizio offers a true taste of Italy in the heart of Halifax. Honouring its storied legacy, the reimagined restaurant blends tradition with sophistication, serving refined Italian dishes made with premium local produce and exclusive imported ingredients not found elsewhere in the city. From handmade pastas to expertly crafted cocktails, every detail reflects a commitment to quality, comfort, and timeless hospitality. Job Description We are looking for a skilled Chef de Partie at Maurizio’s to join our culinary team. This individual will work closely with the Chef and collaborate with our amazing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of attention to detail with extreme focus on the minutiae, from plating aesthetics to portion sizing and will understand flavor balance, textures, and presentation in line with haute cuisine standards. What you will be doing as a Chef de Partie: Perform delegated tasks from Sous Chef, Chef and/or General Manager; maintaining high levels of food quality, consistency, and presentation at all times according to Freehand standards; Follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specification as set by the restaurant; Maintain a prep list of station duties; Follow the FIFO method to maximize freshness; training, mentoring and coaching junior staff, fostering teamwork and growth; Assist in food inventory and control; Assist in properly receiving and storing delivered items; Clean food prep areas, equipment, utensils and strictly adhere to sanitation, food safety, and hygiene guidelines; Strictly adhere to WHMIS and MSDS guidelines; Such other related duties and responsibilities as may be required from time to time. The person we are looking for has: Culinary diploma/degree is an asset; Food Handlers certification; 3+ years cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant; Passion for food & culinary excellence; Fine dining and high volume restaurant experience; Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail; An understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills; Ability to take direction and work calmly and effectively under pressure; Able to spend 100% of the time standing; A proven ability to plan and prioritize; Basic knowledge of culinary operations, a team player, a hard worker, and detail oriented; A flexible schedule and is available for different days and shifts. Why join us and what's in it for you? Competitive salary Comprehensive extended Health & Dental benefits Integrated learning environment with room to grow Access to our gym and fitness facility 50% reimbursement of monthly transit pass Company RRSP contributions Uniform and dining allowance Employee Assistance Program Eligible for company referral bonus program Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals A member of The Armour Group Ltd, Freehand Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization with which you can have a work-life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the community, this position may be for you! Qualified applicants are invited to apply through the job link or submit their resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please note that, while we thank all applicants for applying, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Chef de Partie will prepare high-quality Italian dishes while maintaining strict standards for presentation, portion control, and food safety. They are also responsible for mentoring junior staff, managing inventory, and ensuring the kitchen station remains clean and organized.

Candidates must have at least 3 years of cooking experience in a fast-paced, fine-dining environment and possess a Food Handlers certification. Strong organizational skills, professional knife handling, and the ability to work effectively under pressure are essential.

• Health benefits • Dental benefits • Gym and fitness facility access • Transit pass reimbursement • RRSP contributions • Uniform allowance • Dining allowance • Employee Assistance Program • Referral bonus program

• Time managementPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• Food safetyPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Culinary excellence
• Knife handling
• Plating aesthetics
• Food safety
• Sanitation
• Inventory management
• Team leadership
• Recipe execution
• Portion control
• FIFO method
• Haute cuisine
• Professional cooking
• Mentoring
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Food Quality Assurance And Control
• Organizational Skills
• Food Handler's Card
• Aesthetics
• Cooking
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Material Safety Data Sheet
• Mentorship
• Operations
• Recipes
• Coaching
• Restaurant Operation
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Teamwork
• Detail Oriented

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Chef De Partie
• Chef
• Chefs
• Chefs and Head Cooks

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week