Chef de Partie

Crystalbrook Collection; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% F&B discount across Crystalbrook

$99 room rates and staff discounts

Enhanced parental leave

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

Crystalbrook Kingsley in Newcastle invites a skilled Chef de Partie to lead a designated kitchen section under the Head Chef and Executive Chef. You will ensure top-quality dishes, mentor Commis and Demi Chefs, and contribute to menu development in a five-star hospitality setting.

Join a vibrant, sustainability-minded team delivering exceptional dining experiences across a premium hotel. The role requires flexibility across a 7-day roster, with strong focus on grooming, safety and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing or operating a section within a professional kitchen environment.
• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, workplace health and safety and relevant health regulations.
• Sound knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• The ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with team members and other departments.
• Demonstrated experience providing on-the-job coaching and guidance to junior team members.
• Strong interpersonal and rapport-building skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a genuine commitment to quality.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and organised during busy service periods.
• The ability to work collaboratively and contribute to an effective team environment.
• A positive approach to change and a willingness to embrace new ideas, products and techniques.
• A strong understanding of food waste reduction and sustainable kitchen practices.
• A professional approach to grooming, presentation and workplace conduct.
• Availability to work across a 7-day roster, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of your designated section and ensuring all food is prepared and presented to the highest standard.
• Supervising and participating in the preparation, seasoning, marinating, cooking and presentation of meats, fish, seafood, poultry, sauces and other dishes relevant to your section.
• Maintaining consistency in taste, temperature, presentation and overall food quality.
• Assigning tasks and providing clear direction to Commis Chefs, Demi Chefs and other team members under your supervision.
• Providing hands-on coaching, guidance and support to junior kitchen team members.
• Working closely with the Head Chef to determine the quality and quantity of food required for service.
• Maintaining strong product knowledge and keeping up to date with new products, recipes, techniques and culinary trends.
• Monitoring stock usage and helping minimise food waste, spoilage and unnecessary costs.
• Ensuring spoiled, contaminated or unsuitable products are not used in food preparation.
• Maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness in line with food safety and health regulations.
• Checking equipment within your section and reporting maintenance requirements or potential issues.
• Identifying opportunities to improve products, preparation methods and guest satisfaction.
• Supporting the Head Chef with new menu items, promotions and culinary initiatives.
• Maintaining a professional standard of grooming, presentation and conduct at all times.
• Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety, food safety, fire, security and emergency procedures.
• Supporting a positive and collaborative team environment where everyone is encouraged to perform at their best.
• Supporting Crystalbrook's sustainability goals through recycling, minimising food waste and adopting energy-efficient practices.
• Actively contributing to hotel environmental initiatives and identifying opportunities to reuse materials where appropriate.
• Maintaining confidentiality and discretion in all work-related matters.
• Working flexibly in line with business requirements and expected volumes of trade.
• Following all company policies, procedures and the Crystalbrook Code of Conduct.
• Supporting other kitchen and hotel operations as required.
• Performing other duties as directed by the Executive Chef, Head Chef or Senior Management.

Skills

Section management

Food safety knowledge

Cooking techniques

Team leadership

Coaching juniors

Education

Cert III/Cert IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Crystalbrook Kingsley is Newcastle's iconic five-star hotel, bringing together elegant design, modern luxury and a deep connection to the cultural heart of the city.

Located in the former Council Administration Centre, Kingsley offers 130 beautifully appointed rooms, the spectacular rooftop Roundhouse restaurant and bar, lobby bar and café, and premium meeting and event spaces.

As Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of a designated section within our kitchen, supporting the Executive Chef and Head Chef to deliver consistently high-quality food and exceptional dining experiences for our guests.

This is an opportunity to bring your culinary skills, creativity and attention to detail to a passionate kitchen team while continuing to develop your knowledge of products, recipes, techniques and modern hospitality operations.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Head Chef, the Chef de Partie is responsible for managing a designated section of the kitchen and ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, quality and hygiene are maintained.

You'll be a hands-on member of the kitchen team, preparing and presenting high-quality dishes while providing guidance and on-the-job coaching to Commis Chefs and Demi Chefs working within your section.

Working closely with the Executive Chef and Head Chef, you'll contribute to menu preparation, product quality, waste reduction and kitchen efficiency while helping create a positive, collaborative and Customer Obsessed kitchen culture.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Taking ownership of your designated section and ensuring all food is prepared and presented to the highest standard.
• Supervising and participating in the preparation, seasoning, marinating, cooking and presentation of meats, fish, seafood, poultry, sauces and other dishes relevant to your section.
• Maintaining consistency in taste, temperature, presentation and overall food quality.
• Assigning tasks and providing clear direction to Commis Chefs, Demi Chefs and other team members under your supervision.
• Providing hands-on coaching, guidance and support to junior kitchen team members.
• Working closely with the Head Chef to determine the quality and quantity of food required for service.
• Maintaining strong product knowledge and keeping up to date with new products, recipes, techniques and culinary trends.
• Monitoring stock usage and helping minimise food waste, spoilage and unnecessary costs.
• Ensuring spoiled, contaminated or unsuitable products are not used in food preparation.
• Maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness in line with food safety and health regulations.
• Checking equipment within your section and reporting maintenance requirements or potential issues.
• Identifying opportunities to improve products, preparation methods and guest satisfaction.
• Supporting the Head Chef with new menu items, promotions and culinary initiatives.
• Maintaining a professional standard of grooming, presentation and conduct at all times.
• Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety, food safety, fire, security and emergency procedures.
• Supporting a positive and collaborative team environment where everyone is encouraged to perform at their best.
• Supporting Crystalbrook's sustainability goals through recycling, minimising food waste and adopting energy-efficient practices.
• Actively contributing to hotel environmental initiatives and identifying opportunities to reuse materials where appropriate.
• Maintaining confidentiality and discretion in all work-related matters.
• Working flexibly in line with business requirements and expected volumes of trade.
• Following all company policies, procedures and the Crystalbrook Code of Conduct.
• Supporting other kitchen and hotel operations as required.
• Performing other duties as directed by the Executive Chef, Head Chef or Senior Management.

Skills & Experience

We're looking for a passionate and motivated Chef de Partie who takes pride in their craft and enjoys working as part of a high-performing kitchen team.

You'll bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing or operating a section within a professional kitchen environment.
• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, workplace health and safety and relevant health regulations.
• Sound knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• The ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with team members and other departments.
• Demonstrated experience providing on-the-job coaching and guidance to junior team members.
• Strong interpersonal and rapport-building skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a genuine commitment to quality.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and organised during busy service periods.
• The ability to work collaboratively and contribute to an effective team environment.
• A positive approach to change and a willingness to embrace new ideas, products and techniques.
• A strong understanding of food waste reduction and sustainable kitchen practices.
• A professional approach to grooming, presentation and workplace conduct.
• Availability to work across a 7-day roster, including weekends and public holidays.

Why Join Us?

Develop Your Culinary Craft

Take ownership of your section while continuing to develop your culinary skills, knowledge and confidence in a premium five-star hotel environment.

Be Part of Something Special at Kingsley

Work as part of a passionate kitchen team delivering exceptional dining experiences across one of Newcastle's most distinctive hotels, including the iconic Roundhouse restaurant and bar.

Build Your Career with Crystalbrook Collection

Be part of one of Australia's growing luxury hospitality groups, with genuine opportunities for learning, development and career progression at Kingsley and across our expanding national portfolio.

What You'll Enjoy

You will also enjoy a range of benefits that support your lifestyle, career and wellbeing, including:

• 50% F&B discount across all Crystalbrook restaurants and bars.
• $99 room rates and generous Friends & Family accommodation discounts.
• Enhanced parental leave and lifestyle benefits.
• Ongoing learning and tailored career development opportunities.
• Internal mobility and career progression across our growing portfolio.
• Team recognition programs and regular engagement events.
• A workplace committed to sustainability, collaboration and diversity.

Why Crystalbrook Collection?

At Crystalbrook, we believe hospitality should be thoughtful, bold and experience-driven. Our Collaborators are empowered to be Customer Obsessed, Courageous and Collaborative, working together to create exceptional experiences for our guests and each other.

Joining Crystalbrook Kingsley means becoming part of a distinctive Newcastle hotel that celebrates the city's culture, creativity and evolution, while being part of a growing national hospitality group with genuine opportunities to learn, develop and progress.

Crystalbrook Collection is an award-winning hotel development and management company, home to one of Australia's newest portfolios of distinctive upscale hotels, restaurants and bars.

In just eight years, we have grown to own and manage more than AU$1 billion in luxury hotel assets across New South Wales and Queensland, with exciting new hotels planned for Adelaide and Canberra in 2026 and 2027. With continued ambition for growth across Australia and internationally, Crystalbrook Collection is proudly shaping a bold and distinctive future in hospitality.

At Crystalbrook Collection, we're doing hospitality differently. Guided by our values of being Customer Obsessed, Collaborative and Courageous, we're creating extraordinary guest experiences while providing our people with meaningful careers, genuine opportunities for growth and the chance to make a lasting impact.