Chef De Partie

Voco; Gosford; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IHG discounts

Training opportunities

Career path

Job summary

voco Gosford is seeking a Chef de Partie to own a section, run service and guide junior chefs in a busy, high‑volume kitchen at The Archibald precinct.

You’ll lead with HACCP and food safety, deliver consistent, beautifully plated dishes and contribute ideas for menus and events, while pursuing real growth within voco Gosford and the IHG network. This role requires energy, flexibility and a genuine passion for hospitality.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
• 2+ years' experience as a chef in a professional kitchen, ideally including time as a Demi Chef or Chef de Partie
• High-volume experience in hotel, banqueting or busy restaurant
• Solid HACCP knowledge; a Food Safety Supervisor certificate is a bonus
• Confidence leading and teaching junior chefs, with a calm head under pressure
• Genuine passion for food and hospitality

Responsibilities

• Run your section during service: prep, cook and plate with consistency
• Plan and organise mise en place before every shift
• Lead, train and support junior chefs
• Manage stock levels and place orders to minimise waste
• Check deliveries, label and rotate stock
• Follow recipes and plating specs, spot quality issues
• Contribute ideas for specials, menus and events
• Run HACCP and food safety in your section
• Step up to run the kitchen as required
• Support fellow chefs during busy services
• Create a fun, respectful and safe kitchen environment

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Food safety awareness

Calm under pressure

Passion for food

Education

Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Run your own section and help shape the food at voco Gosford, the Central Coast's newest hotel in The Archibald precinct!

At voco Gosford, modern elegance meets warm hospitality in the heart of Gosford. We've got six hospitality venues — including a modern Australian pub, a rooftop bar and a signature restaurant — plus two levels of conference and event space overlooking Brisbane Waters. Business travellers, holidaymakers and locals all come through our doors, so our kitchen is busy, varied and never boring.

As Chef de Partie, you'll own your section from prep to pass. You'll keep it running smoothly through every service, guide and teach the Commis Chefs working alongside you, and ensure you deliver fresh, quality dishes that tell a story. It's a great step up for a chef ready to lead, with real room to grow.

What you'll actually be doing

• Run your section during service: prep, cook and plate dishes with consistency, colour, texture and flavour front of mind.
• Plan and organise your section's mise en place so it's set up and ready to go before every shift.
• Lead, train and support junior chefs, showing them techniques and holding them to our standards.
• Keep an eye on stock levels for your section, place orders with the Executive Sous Chef, and minimise waste.
• Check deliveries, label and rotate stock to keep everything fresh.
• Follow recipes, portion sizes and plating specs, and spot any quality issues before a dish leaves the pass.
• Chip in with ideas for specials, menu changes and banqueting and event menus.
• Run HACCP and food safety in your section: temperature logs, cleaning schedules and correct storage.
• Step up and run the kitchen as required.
• Back your fellow chefs during busy services and lend a hand wherever it's needed.
• Help create a fun, respectful and safe kitchen for the whole team.

What you'll bring

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent trade qualification).
• At least 2 years' experience as a chef in a professional kitchen, ideally including time as a Demi Chef or Chef de Partie.
• High-volume experience, whether in a hotel, banqueting or busy restaurant.
• Solid knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards; a Food Safety Supervisor certificate is a bonus.
• Confidence leading and teaching junior chefs, with a calm head under pressure.
• A genuine passion for food, hospitality and learning.
• Ability to work varied hours and days, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

What's in it for you

You’ll get IHG Employee Discounts on room rates at IHG hotels around the world, ongoing training to sharpen your skills, and a real career path within voco Gosford and the wider IHG network. We build inclusive teams and celebrate difference. Everyone's welcome here, whatever your background, and we want you to bring your whole self to work.