Cafe Lunette - Chef de Partie

Halifax, NS
On-site
Posted Oct 21, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Prepare and present dishes to restaurant standards, follow recipes and portion specifications, maintain station prep lists, and rotate stock using FIFO. Support inventory, receiving, storage, sanitation, and food safety, while coaching junior staff and completing delegated kitchen duties.

Job details

Chef de Partie at Café Lunette with Freehand Hospitality About Freehand Hospitality Rooted in chef-led creativity, our team is passionate about bringing people together with bold flavours, thoughtful ingredients, and warm, welcoming service. We celebrate diverse culinary styles—from upscale Maritime dining to classic French fare—paired with genuine hospitality that leaves a lasting impression. Every dish tells a story, and every experience celebrates connection, community, and a true sense of place in Halifax. About Café Lunette Café by day, bistro by night, we proudly play host to morning coffee and viennoiserie, breezy business lunches, weeknight rendezvous, lazy Sunday brunches and everything in between. Our menus feature a greatest hits list of timeless French classics — from traditional onion soup and steak tartare, to comforting boeuf Bourguignon and seafood bouillabaisse. On weekends, we invite our guests to rise and shine for a rich variety of pastries, crêpes, galettes and breakfast sandwiches. Job Description We are looking for a skilled Chef de Partie at Café Lunette 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 recruitment@armourgroup.com. Please note that, while we thank all applicants for applying, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should have at least three years of cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant, Food Handlers certification, and experience in fine dining and high-volume settings; a culinary diploma or degree is an asset. They should demonstrate strong cooking and knife skills, attention to detail, organization, teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to work calmly under pressure while standing throughout the shift.