Introducing the National Arts Centre The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams-the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre, Indigenous Theatre, and Popular Music and Variety-and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada. The NAC is located in the National Capital Region on the unceded territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation.

At the National Arts Centre, we believe the performing arts are vital to the human experience. A house of dreams for the Canadian performing arts, we work with artists and arts organizations from across this land to revitalize our sector.

Curious to learn more? Read our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, The Journey Ahead.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism and Accessibility

We are on a journey, committed to ensuring that equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, anti-racism and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples will guide our actions.

The NAC welcomes applications from candidates who can help us meet our vision, and contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. When you join the NAC, you will be part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to employees' well-being, access, potential, and success. The NAC actively seeks candidates who identify as women, Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour (IBPoC), members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people with disabilities.

We encourage you to self-identify in the recruitment process.

Job Number: J0926-0166

Job Title: CHEF DE PARTIE

Employment Type: Part-Time continuing

Job Category: Hospitality

Open Positions: 1

Posting Date:



September 7, 2026

Closing Date: October 4, 2026

Salary: $30.06 - $30.06/Hour

Language Requirement: Bilingual is an asset

Working Hours: As required (Afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays)

Job Reports To: Executive Sous Chef

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Key Activities

Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, the Chef de Partie is responsible to oversee the preparation, cooking and presentation of meals for banquets and for our restaurant 1 ELGIN in accordance with accepted standards of quality. Duties include directing culinarians in their section in preparing, cooking, and presenting culinary dishes; enforcing health and hygiene standards; and trouble-shooting any problems that may arise. The incumbent will work closely with the Executive Chef and the Executive Sous Chef to ensure the kitchen is running smoothly and efficiently.

Skill Requirements

- Minimum of five (5) years of proven experience in a senior cook role;
- Red Seal and Culinary Arts Diploma is required;
- Certified Chef de Cuisine designation preferred;
- Experienced in International Cuisine;
- In-depth experience in all areas of cooking (pastry, fish, meat & vegetable preparation);
- Experience leading a large team,
- Excellent communication and leadership skills; proven ability to teach others;
- Physical work will be required;
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis;




- Must be able to push/pull carts weighing up to 100lbs;
- Must be able to stand & exert well-paced mobility for up to 12 hours;
- Good organizational skills and initiative;
- Creative and enthusiastic;
- Available to work an irregular schedule (Afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays);
- Extensive knowledge of current cooking trends;
- Ability to work under pressure in a very busy workplace;
- Ability to communicate orally in both official languages would be an asset.
- A past record of satisfactory attendance and punctuality is a requirement.*

*Regular attendance at work is an expectation of employment and an essential part of every job.

Who Can Apply

Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens. As part of NAC's interview process, in-person interviews may be required. Please ensure to have the most up-to-date information on your résumé including your current email address.

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by us.

Important Notice

The National Arts Centre (NAC) is committed to inclusive employee recruitment and selection. The NAC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please inform us as soon as possible and we will make every effort to fulfill your accommodation request. The successful candidate will be required to provide the original or a true certified copy of their education credentials as appropriate, along with proof of a valid Criminal Background Check as a condition of employment.

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