Chef/CDP

Alpine Hotel Warburton; Warburton; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary of AU$79,423 per annum + super

Professional kitchen team

Regional Yarra Valley location

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Alpine Hotel Warburton is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen in a full-time permanent role. You will report to the Executive Chef, Head Chef and Sous Chefs, preparing and presenting high-quality dishes for lunch, dinner, events and functions.

We value hands-on cooks who take pride in consistent quality and working efficiently during peak service. A Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is required, along with flexibility across a seven-day roster in our

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Chef in a professional commercial kitchen.
• Experience in busy, high-volume hospitality environments.
• Experience across a range of kitchen sections.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and commercial kitchen operations.
• Experience with fresh and seasonal produce.
• Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work calmly during busy service periods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to food quality.
• Availability to work a rotating seven-day roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to recipe and presentation standards.
• Completing daily food preparation and mise en place.
• Working efficiently during high-volume service periods.
• Preparing and cooking fresh, seasonal and locally sourced produce.
• Following recipes and maintaining portion sizes and presentation.
• Assisting with menu preparation and implementation as directed by the Executive Chef, Head Chef and Sous Chefs.
• Monitoring food quality and freshness.
• Assisting with stock rotation, storage and stock control.
• Minimising food wastage.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and sanitation.
• Maintaining clean and safe kitchen areas and equipment.
• Collaborating with the kitchen team and supporting junior members.

Education

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

About The Alpine Hotel

The Alpine Hotel is a historic, family-owned hotel located in the heart of Warburton in Victoria's Yarra Valley. Established in 1885, The Alpine has been welcoming locals and visitors to the region for more than 140 years.

Today, the hotel combines its heritage character with a contemporary hospitality experience, offering accommodation, dining, events and a busy seven-day hospitality operation.

We are proud to showcase quality seasonal produce and products from the Yarra Valley and surrounding regions while delivering genuine, welcoming hospitality.

Our story and the experience of The Alpine Hotel have recently been featured in The Age Good Food:

“Time slows at this 141-year-old pub in a quiet pocket of Victoria” – The Age Good Food, April 2026

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Chef / Chef de Partie (CDP) to join our professional kitchen team in a full-time permanent position.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, Head Chef and Sous Chefs, you will be responsible for the preparation and presentation of high-quality food across our busy lunch, dinner, functions and event services.

This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced Chef who enjoys working in a busy commercial kitchen and takes pride in producing consistently high-quality food.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to required recipe and presentation standards
• Completing daily food preparation and mise en place
• Working efficiently during high-volume service periods
• Preparing and cooking fresh, seasonal and locally sourced produce
• Following recipes and maintaining consistent portion sizes and presentation
• Assisting with menu preparation and implementation as directed by the Executive Chef, Head Chef and Sous Chefs
• Monitoring food quality and freshness
• Assisting with stock rotation, storage and stock control
• Minimising food wastage
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and sanitation
• Maintaining kitchen equipment and work areas in a clean and safe condition
• Working collaboratively with the Executive Chef, Head Chef, Sous Chefs and wider kitchen team
• Assisting with the training and support of junior kitchen team members where required
• Complying with workplace health and safety requirements and relevant food safety legislation
• Contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen

About You

• A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience working as a Chef in a professional commercial kitchen
• Demonstrated experience working in a busy, high-volume hospitality environment
• Experience working across a range of kitchen sections
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and commercial kitchen operations
• Experience working with fresh and seasonal produce
• A strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to work calmly and efficiently during busy service periods
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to food quality
• A relevant Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality or an equivalent qualification, or relevant skills and experience
• Availability to work a rotating seven-day roster, including evenings, weekends, public holidays and split shifts where required
• Previous experience in a hotel, pub, restaurant or regional hospitality environment will be highly regarded

What We Offer

• Salary of $79,423 per annum + superannuation
• A supportive and professional kitchen team
• The opportunity to work with quality seasonal and regional produce
• A beautiful regional location in the Yarra Valley
• A busy and varied commercial kitchen environment
• Opportunities to develop your culinary skills and experience
• The opportunity to become part of a well-established and growing hospitality business