Chef de Partie Recruitment in Perth & WA
A skilled Chef de Partie is the backbone of a well-run kitchen section. Finding permanent CDPs who are serious about their craft and ready to commit to your team is what Cookatoo does best.
Get in TouchWhy Use a Specialist Recruiter for Chef de Partie Roles?
We recruit permanent Chef de Partie positions across all cuisine styles and service formats in Perth and WA, placing candidates who are passionate about their work and ready to grow within your team.
Cookatoo is a Perth-based hospitality recruitment agency founded by someone who has worked the industry from the ground up, starting as a dishwasher in Perth at 16, through to Michelin-starred kitchens in London. Every placement is permanent, and every recommendation is personal.
We don't fill seats. We find people who fit.
The Australian HR Institute found that 68 per cent of hospitality workers leave within their first year. A bad hire costs up to three times the role's annual salary, and key positions in WA sit unfilled for an average of six weeks. Permanent recruitment, done well, solves all three problems at once.
Permanent Only
No temp placements. We build teams that stay.
Industry-Led
Founded by a hospitality professional, not a generalist recruiter.
No Placement, No Fee
You only pay when we find the right person.
WA-Based
Local knowledge, state-wide reach.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to find a Chef de Partie in Perth or WA?+
Most Chef de Partie placements are completed within 2–4 weeks. Senior roles may take 4–6 weeks depending on the market. We present a curated shortlist of personally vetted candidates.
How much does Chef de Partie recruitment cost?+
Cookatoo operates on a no placement, no payment model. You only pay a fee when we successfully place a candidate in your team. There are no upfront costs or retainers.
Do you guarantee Chef de Partie placements?+
Yes. All Cookatoo placements come with a rebate period. If a placed Chef de Partie leaves within the rebate window, we will conduct a replacement search at no additional cost.
Why use a specialist recruiter for Chef de Partie roles?+
Chef de Partie roles require specific technical and cultural fit that generalist recruiters often miss. Cookatoo's team has worked in hospitality, so we know what a great Chef de Partie looks like beyond the CV.
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