Chef De Partie

Lancemore Milawa; Milawa; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancemore Milawa is seeking a Chef de Partie to join Merlot Restaurant in King Valley. You will manage a designated kitchen section, ensuring consistent, high-quality dishes and smooth service in a busy restaurant environment.

The role requires a commercial cookery qualification and at least 2 years of professional kitchen experience, with strong food safety and teamwork focus. Evening and weekend shifts are expected as part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• A relevant commercial cookery or culinary qualification, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Minimum of 2 years' relevant experience within a professional restaurant, hotel or comparable kitchen environment.
• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a comparable chef position.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a kitchen section.
• Strong food preparation, cooking and presentation skills.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe food handling requirements.
• Understanding of portion control, food waste and stock management.
• The ability to work effectively in a busy service environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to work a flexible roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to consistently high standards.
• Take responsibility for the effective operation of a designated kitchen section.
• Complete mise en place and ensure the section is fully prepared for service.
• Monitor the quality, presentation, portioning and consistency of dishes throughout preparation and service.
• Assist with menu preparation, development and implementation.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and inventory management.
• Monitor portion control, food waste and appropriate use of ingredients.
• Work collaboratively with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and other members of the kitchen team.
• Coordinate effectively with front-of-house staff during service.
• Guide and support junior chefs, commis chefs and kitchen team members where required.
• Demonstrate appropriate cooking techniques and procedures to junior team members.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards.
• Ensure kitchen equipment, work areas and storage areas are maintained to the required standards.
• Assist the kitchen leadership team in maintaining consistent food quality and efficient kitchen operations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Strong work ethic

Education

Commercial cookery qualification or equivalent

Job description

Winner Best Regional Property - 2024 HM Awards

Lancemore Milawa, located in King Valley, is set at the base of the Alpine National Park and is nestled amongst award winning wineries with a backdrop of snowcapped mountains. Refurbished in 2023, and drawing inspiration from the local environment, the 40-room boutique hotel is a carefully curated space that is reimagining country luxury.

Merlot Restaurant is now looking for a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team ensuring consistent high quality and memorable food experience for all our guests. This is a full-time position suited to a qualified chef with strong culinary skills, experience working within a professional restaurant or hotel kitchen, and the ability to take responsibility for a designated section of the kitchen.

This is a great time to join our award winning team as we continue to move from strength to strength.

About the role.

• Prepare and cook menu items to consistently high standards.
• Take responsibility for the effective operation of a designated kitchen section.
• Complete mise en place and ensure the section is fully prepared for service.
• Monitor the quality, presentation, portioning and consistency of dishes throughout preparation and service.
• Assist with menu preparation, development and implementation.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and inventory management.
• Monitor portion control, food waste and appropriate use of ingredients.
• Work collaboratively with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and other members of the kitchen team.
• Coordinate effectively with front-of-house staff during service.
• Guide and support junior chefs, commis chefs and kitchen team members where required.
• Demonstrate appropriate cooking techniques and procedures to junior team members.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards.
• Ensure kitchen equipment, work areas and storage areas are maintained to the required standards.
• Assist the kitchen leadership team in maintaining consistent food quality and efficient kitchen operations.

About you

• A relevant commercial cookery or culinary qualification, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience within a professional restaurant, hotel or comparable commercial kitchen environment.
• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a comparable chef position.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a kitchen section.
• Strong food preparation, cooking and presentation skills.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe food handling requirements.
• An understanding of portion control, food waste and stock management.
• The ability to work effectively in a busy service environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to work a flexible roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

About us - Lancemore Hotel Group

Founded in 1986,The LancemoreGroup is a leading Australian boutique lifestyle brand and pioneer in boutique Hotels and residential conference facilities.

• Our Hotels offer boutique accommodation, conferences & meetings, weddings & events, wellness spas, critically acclaimed restaurants, and an award winning wines.
• We are rapidly expanding across Australia and are unique in being a family owned company that combines the head of a large operation with the heart of a family company.
• You will be joining a high performing workplace that believes in developing new talent and empowering people to drive their own results.

Our Values

Fun | Authentic Hospitality | Caring | Ownership Mindset | Performance | Growth