Chef de Partie

Oscars Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

F&B discounts

Internal training

Career development

Employee Assistance Program

Mentorship

Job summary

Oscars Group is looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at Horizon Restaurant, located in the Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise. This full-time position involves preparing, cooking, and presenting exceptional food in a high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills and a passion for quality. You will ensure high standards of food hygiene and work collaboratively with the kitchen team, contributing to a positive and professional working

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in high-volume environments.
• Strong food preparation and cooking skills are essential.
• Passion for quality and consistency in food presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality food across the Horizon kitchen.
• Support daily buffet preparation and service.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Cooking skills

Buffet experience

Food safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

About the Venue:

Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise is a premium hotel destination on Queensland’s Gold Coast, known for its elevated dining experiences, large-scale food and beverage operations, and iconic venues.

At the heart of the hotel is Horizon, Queensland’s only revolving restaurant, offering guests a unique dining experience combining panoramic Gold Coast views with high-quality buffet service and contemporary cuisine.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and professional kitchen team at one of the Gold Coast’s most distinctive dining destinations.

About the Role:

We are seeking experienced Chefs de Partie to join the kitchen team at Horizon Restaurant on a full-time basis.

This is a hands-on role suited to a passionate Chef de Partie who enjoys working in a high-volume environment and takes pride in delivering quality, consistent food across every service. You’ll play an important role in daily kitchen operations, working across preparation, cooking, buffet presentation and service while maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene.

The role is full-time and paid by the hour, meaning you are paid for every hour you work, including applicable penalty rates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality food across the Horizon kitchen
• Support daily buffet preparation, presentation and service
• Maintain consistency, quality and presentation across all food offerings
• Work efficiently during busy breakfast, lunch and dinner service periods
• Follow recipes, preparation methods and food quality standards
• Assist with stock rotation, storage and maintaining appropriate food levels
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe workstation at all times
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen and F&B teams
• Support the Sous Chef and senior culinary team with daily kitchen operations
• Contribute to a positive and professional kitchen environment

About You:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie
• Previous experience in a high-volume hotel, restaurant or buffet environment
• Buffet experience is highly desirable
• Strong food preparation and cooking skills
• Passion for quality, consistency and presentation
• Ability to work efficiently and remain calm during busy service periods
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen operations
• Reliable, professional and committed to working as part of a team
• Flexible availability including weekends, evenings and public holidays

Full Australian working rights (sponsorship not available for this role)

Full-time employment with hourly pay

Paid for every hour worked, including applicable penalty rates

Work at Horizon, Queensland’s only revolving restaurant

• F&B discounts across 45+ Oscars Group venues
• Internal training and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mentoring from experienced culinary leaders
• Career progression opportunities within a major hospitality group

About Us:

Oscars Group is a passionate, creative, and dynamic privately owned hospitality group founded by the Gravanis family in 1986. Operating 45+ venues across NSW, Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria, the group spans hotels, pubs, gaming, conference and event centres, premium restaurants, and commercial developments.

We are committed to creating environments where our people can grow, develop and deliver exceptional guest experiences.