Chef de Partie

Salter Brothers Hospitality; Bowral; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across portfolio of luxury</

Friends and family discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Caring and progressive culture

Career development across 20+ AU sites

Job summary

Ardour Milton Park Bowral invites a capable Chef de Partie to join our luxury retreat, delivering exquisite dining for weddings, conferences and a la carte service.

Based at Milton Park Bowral, you will run your own section, collaborate with fellow chefs, and uphold the highest standards of food safety while delivering memorable guest experiences. This role requires weekend/holiday flexibility and a genuine passion for people, food and wine.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef De Partie in a high end, fine dining or hatted environment (essential).
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the highest standards.
• Ability to work across all sections of the kitchen and run your own section.
• Contribute to a positive and motivated kitchen atmosphere, and have a genuine passion for people, food and wine.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability and willingness to commence work on a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.
• Reliable vehicle to get to and from the retreat; be located close to our retreat or be willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Curating an unforgettable and personalised experience for our guests from start to finish.
• Deliver our in-house dining menu inspired by local ingredients, prepared utilising creative preparation techniques.
• Successfully run your own section during service as directed by the Head Chef.
• Lead by example to ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations.
• Deliver all food experiences for the property including: restaurant dining; functions, weddings, events and experiential dining opportunities.
• Work closely with other Chefs to ensure the overall success of your team and the retreat.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Fine dining

Food safety

Team leadership

Rotating roster

Job description

Following a $10 million transformation, we’re searching for an experienced and passionate Chef de Partie to be an integral part of delivering our dining experience to our guests, whether it be for a wedding, conference group or a la carte dining offering across our multiple high-end outlets.

About Ardour Milton Park Bowral

Milton Park Country House Hotel & Spa in Bowral, NSW, is undergoing a bold transformation and will reopen in February 2026 as Ardour Milton Park Bowral, the very first flagship in our new Ardour Hotels & Estates collection.

Nestled on a secluded hilltop woodland just under two hours from Sydney, Ardour Milton Park Bowral is a luxury escape like no other. Our 44-room heritage property boasts an adjoining wellness spa, two exceptional restaurants, and a stunning events pavilion - all set within 32 acres of manicured gardens and rolling lawns.

The role and key duties

• Curating an unforgettable and personalised experience for our guests from start to finish;
• Deliver our in-house dining menu inspired by local ingredients, prepared utilising creative preparation techniques;
• Successfully run your own section during service as directed by the Head Chef;
• Lead by example to ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations;
• Deliver all food experiences for the property including: restaurant dining; functions, weddings, events and experiential dining opportunities;
• Work closely with other Chefs to ensure the overall success of your team and the retreat.

Essential criteria required to be considered

• Previous experience as a Chef De Partie in a high end, fine dining or hatted environment(essential);
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the highest standards;
• Ability to work across all sections of the kitchen and run your own section;
• Contribute to a positive and motivated kitchen atmosphere, and have a genuine passion for people, food and wine;
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards;
• Ability and willingness to commence work on a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays;
• Reliable vehicle to get to and from the retreat;
• Be located close to our retreat or be willing to relocate.

Salter Brothers Hospitality Benefits

• Huge range of discounts across our entire portfolio of luxury hotels and retreats including accommodation, F&B and Spa discounts;
• Friends and family discounts;
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Caring and progressive culture where all team members are celebrated & recognised regularly;
• Opportunities for career development and mobility across our 20+ Australian properties (and growing!).