What does a chef de partie do? A Chef de Partie (Station Chef or Line Cook) manages a specific section of the kitchen, preparing dishes according to recipes and maintaining high culinary standards.. Find chef de partie jobs near you with average pay $17-$26/hr, required skills, and career path.
A chef de partie is responsible for A Chef de Partie (Station Chef or Line Cook) manages a specific section of the kitchen, preparing dishes according to recipes and maintaining high culinary standards. A Chef de Partie (Station Chef or Line Cook) manages a specific section of the kitchen, preparing dishes according to recipes and maintaining high culinary standards.
As a chef de partie, you can expect to earn between $17 and $26 per hour depending on experience and location. According to BLS OEWS, May 2024, this role typically requires prior experience. It is generally a high job with low scheduling.
Market rates for a chef de partie range from $17 to $26/hr. A typical chef de partie is responsible for A Chef de Partie (Station Chef or Line Cook) manages a specific section of the kitchen, preparing dishes according to recipes and maintaining high culinary standards. Calculate your exact take-home pay or find current chef de partie openings on Indeed Flex.
To succeed as a Chef de Partie, you'll need a mix of hard skills and soft skills. Here are the most important ones:
Here is a typical career progression for a Chef de Partie:
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Best For: Cooks who already have line experience, want ownership of a station, and are aiming for a chef track.
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Arrive, change into whites, check the prep list and any 86s from lunch service
Set up your station - mise en place, sauces, proteins, garnishes for the night
Pre-service meeting - review specials, allergies, VIP tables, and reservation count
Family meal with the team, then a final station check before doors open
Service begins - first tickets come in, set the pace for the line
Peak service - call back tickets clearly, watch your timing on every plate
Service slows - start breakdown of your station, check inventory for prep list
Deep clean station, label and store leftover mise, write tomorrow's prep list
Chef coat (often provided), checkered or black kitchen pants, slip-resistant closed-toe shoes, hat or skull cap. No jewelry on the line.
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