Chef de Partie

RACV Limited; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee benefits & discounts

Healthy team culture

Training, development and career prog.

Laundered uniform

Job summary

RACV City Club in Melbourne seeks a skilled Chef/Cook to join its vibrant Bistro Kitchen. You will work across multiple sections, delivering high-quality dining experiences for members and guests while mentoring apprentices and junior chefs.

Join a renowned Australian brand and contribute to a fast-paced, service-driven environment that values quality, consistency and teamwork. A rotating 7-day roster including evenings may apply.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Australia)
• Experience in a 4–5 star hotel/resort environment
• Strong technical foundation across food preparation and kitchen operations
• Confidence across sauces, larder, vegetables and butchery

Responsibilities

• Lead, train and support apprentices, cooks and junior chefs, providing clear feedback and guidance
• Foster a positive, professional kitchen culture and support continuous improvement
• Build strong working relationships across kitchen teams and RACV properties
• Deliver consistent, high-quality food across conferences, functions and events
• Cook confidently across multiple sections including hot kitchen, larder, pastry and butchery
• Manage section requisitions, stock rotation and waste minimisation
• Oversee day-to-day section operations, including mise en place and task delegation
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, sustainability and equipment handling

Skills

Strong technical foundation

Mise en place

Team player

Clear communicator

Willingness to learn

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Australia)

Job description

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• Melbourne CBD | RACV City Club | Bistro - Full-time
• Generous employee benefits & discounts on RACV products & 10 resorts
• Join a trusted Australian brand & Victoria’s largest member-based organisation

Great Things Start Here

Be part of a purpose-driven organisation creating meaningful travel and leisure experiences, useful home products and services, better outcomes for drivers, and a cleaner energy future.

RACV City Club has been awarded Club of the Year numerous times, ranking it amongst the world’s finest clubs. Featuring restaurants, accommodation, a fitness centre, spa, pool and conference facilities. The RACV City Club is a social, leisure and business hub designed to cater for the needs of all members.

About the Opportunity

If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and enjoy the variety that comes with different styles of service, this could be the perfect role for you. Our Bistro Kitchen delivers a diverse operation, from extensive buffet breakfasts through to a la carte lunch and dinner service, ensuring no two days are the same.

Working alongside experienced chefs, you'll play an important role in creating high-quality dining experiences for our members and guests. Your positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn will see you gain exposure to multiple sections and a broad range of cooking techniques.

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established kitchen where quality, consistency and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. You'll continue to grow your culinary experience while contributing to a dynamic operation that caters to members, guests and corporate clientele throughout the day.

This could be just the right role for you?

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, train and support apprentices, cooks and junior chefs, providing clear feedback and guidance
• Foster a positive, professional kitchen culture and support continuous improvement
• Build strong working relationships across kitchen teams and RACV properties
• Deliver consistent, high‑quality food across conferences, functions and events
• Cook confidently across multiple sections including hot kitchen, larder, pastry and butchery
• Manage section requisitions, stock rotation and waste minimisation
• Oversee day‑to‑day section operations, including mise en place and task delegation
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, sustainability and equipment handling

What you’ll need to be Successful

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or higher), recognised in Australia
• Experience in a 4–5 star hotel/resort environment
• Strong technical foundation across food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations
• Confidence working across sauces, cold larder, vegetables and butchery
• Excellent understanding of mise en place, section ownership and service flow
• Proven ability to maintain high standards of quality, presentation and consistency
• Experience mentoring and supporting junior chefs in a professional kitchen environment
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, stock control and waste minimisation
• Thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑expectation environment with strong organisation and attention to detail
• Clear communicator who works collaboratively and follows direction
• Genuine passion for refined food and delivering quality experiences for members and guests
• Flexibility to work a rotating 7‑day roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays

We’re offering

• Generous employee benefits & discounts on RACV products & resorts
• Healthy team culture
• Training, development and career progression opportunities
• Laundered uniform

The RACV difference

Be part of a team who cares. Back your ambition and find a new career with RACV.

Application process

You can learn more about the RACV at careers.racv.com.au

Applicants will be required to complete an initial 20-minute AI online chat interview.

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and consent to a criminal record check.

At RACV, we believe that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace is an important element in our continued success. We want our people to feel welcome, supported and appreciated for who they are and what they bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and/or the role, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know.

Additionally, Applicants must confirm their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the position as outlined in the Job Task Analysis - Chef/Cook and whether any reasonable adjustments may be required.