Chef De Partie

Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park is seeking a full-time Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team, delivering high-quality dishes across restaurant dining and events in a premium hotel setting. You will work closely with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef to maintain service standards.

You will own your section, coordinate prep and service, guide junior staff, and uphold food safety and presentation while contributing to a positive, collaborative kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene.
• Able to work across weekdays, weekends and public holidays.
• Current Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your section and deliver consistently high-quality dishes
• Coordinate preparation and service across restaurant and event operations
• Support and guide junior members of the kitchen team
• Delegate tasks effectively during service
• Maintain high standards of food presentation, hygiene and food safety
• Support the Sous Chef and executive Chef with efficient kitchen operations
• Contribute to a positive, professional and collaborative kitchen culture

Skills

Strong knowledge of food safety

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork and communication

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Advance Your Culinary Career at Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park

Join our talented kitchen team as a full-time Chef de Partie, working across restaurant dining, weddings, conferences and events in one of Werribee’s most distinctive hotel settings.

As part of the Lancemore Hotel Group, you will work alongside an experienced culinary team while taking greater ownership of your section, supporting service delivery and maintaining consistently high standards.

About the role

Working closely with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef, you will help deliver smooth day-to-day kitchen operations across both restaurant and event service.

You will:

• Take ownership of your section and deliver consistently high-quality dishes
• Coordinate preparation and service across restaurant and event operations
• Support and guide junior members of the kitchen team
• Delegate tasks effectively during service
• Maintain high standards of food presentation, hygiene and food safety
• Support the Sous Chef and executive Chef with efficient kitchen operations
• Contribute to a positive, professional and collaborative kitchen culture

About You

You will bring:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene requirements
• Confidence working in a fast-paced service environment
• Strong organisation, communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for quality food and guest experiences
• Flexibility to work across weekdays, weekends and public holidays as required
• Current Australian working rights

Why Join Lancemore?

You will have the opportunity to develop your culinary career within a premium hotel environment, gain exposure across restaurant and event operations and work alongside an experienced and supportive kitchen team.

If you are ready to take the next step in your culinary career, we would love to hear from you.