Chef De Partie (Butchery)

Location: Cabramatta, NSW Full-Time: Immediate start Reports to: Sous & Head Chef Salary range: $76,600 - $80,000 Job Closure date: 30 Days Position Overview: Mygration is engaged to source the following position for our client Inspired by Sydney’s iconic fire-driven kitchens, our client seeks a meticulous, technically brilliant Chef de Partie (Butchery) to lead their Commis Butcher and oversee all fabrication of premium proteins. You will master dry-aging, primal breakdown, and artisanal charcuterie while ensuring zero-waste practices in a Michelin-standard kitchen. Success demands surgical precision, cost discipline, and the ability to thrive in a refrigerated, high-stakes environment. Core Role You will lead the butchery section, supervise one Commis Butcher, and deliver flawless, zero-waste protein fabrication. Tasks & Duties • Break down beef, lamb, pork, game carcasses; dry age beef up to 45+ days • Scale, gut, fillet and portion whole fish • Produce terrines, pâtés, cured meats and stocks from trim • Train Commis in knife skills, yield optimisation, safety; target ≥85 % yield • Inspect every cut for consistency, marbling, freshness; reject sub-standard items • Manage butchery inventory, forecast needs, liaise with premium suppliers • Maintain bandsaws, mincers, vacuum-sealers; sharpen knives daily • Uphold HACCP, temperature logs, allergen controls in refrigerated spaces • Advise Grill/Mains chefs on cut availability, ageing profiles, special requests • Convert all trim to stocks, sausages, staff meals Required • 2–3+ years fine-dining butchery: whole-animal, dry-ageing, seafood fabrication • Surgical knife skills and portioning accuracy • Proven ageing/curing knowledge (pH, humidity, mould control) • Food Safety Supervisor Certificate + Cert III/IV Meat Processing (or equivalent) • Physical resilience; calm under pressure; obsessive attention to detail and cost discipline Desired • Experience with heritage breeds (e.g., Wagyu, poultry etc.) • Knowledge of sustainable sourcing • Excellent Charcuterie skills To Apply • Send CV with references and cover letter detailing premium-protein experience and achievements to australiajobs @ mygration .com .au • Sponsorship available for right candidate