Chef de partie

Alpine Hotel Warburton; Warburton; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alpine Hotel Warburton is seeking an experienced Chef / Chef de Partie (CDP) to join our busy kitchen in Warburton, Victoria. You will report to the Executive Chef, Head Chef and Sous Chefs, and be responsible for delivering high-quality dishes across lunch, dinner, and events.

We are looking for a hands-on, reliable chef with at least 3 years of experience, strong food-safety knowledge, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in a professional commercial kitchen.
• Experience in busy, high-volume hospitality environments.
• Experience across multiple kitchen sections.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and commercial kitchen operations.
• Experience with fresh, seasonal produce.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to recipe and presentation standards.
• Manage an allocated kitchen section during service.
• Complete daily food preparation and mise en place.
• Work efficiently during high-volume service periods.
• Prepare and cook fresh, seasonal produce.
• Follow recipes and maintain consistent portion sizes and presentation.
• Assist with menu preparation and implementation as directed by the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs.
• Monitor food quality and freshness.
• Assist with stock rotation, storage and stock control.
• Minimise food wastage.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and sanitation.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Bring your skills to The Alpine Hotel, Warburton! We're seeking an experienced Chef / CDP to join our busy, passionate kitchen team. Enjoy working with quality seasonal produce, a supportive senior kitchen team and the unique lifestyle of the Yarra Valley.

Position: Chef / Chef de Partie (CDP)

Employment: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: AUD $79,423 per annum + superannuation

Location: Warburton, Victoria

About The Alpine Hotel

The Alpine Hotel is a historic, family-owned hotel located in the heart of Warburton in Victoria's Yarra Valley. Established in 1885, The Alpine has been welcoming locals and visitors to the region for more than 140 years.

Today, the hotel combines its heritage character with a contemporary hospitality experience, offering accommodation, dining, events and a busy seven-day hospitality operation.

We are proud to showcase quality seasonal produce and products from the Yarra Valley and surrounding regions while delivering genuine, welcoming hospitality.

Our story and the experience of The Alpine Hotel have recently been featured in The Age Good Food:

“Time slows at this 141-year-old pub in a quiet pocket of Victoria” – The Age Good Food, April 2026

https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/time-slows-at-this-141-year-old-pub-in-a-quiet-pocket-of-victoria-20260416

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Chef / Chef de Partie (CDP) to join our professional kitchen team in a full-time permanent position.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, Head Chef and Sous Chefs, you will be responsible for the preparation and presentation of high-quality food across our busy lunch, dinner, functions and event services.

This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced Chef who enjoys working in a busy commercial kitchen and takes pride in producing consistently high-quality food.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to required recipe and presentation standards
• Managing an allocated kitchen section during service
• Completing daily food preparation and mise en place
• Working efficiently during high-volume service periods
• Preparing and cooking fresh, seasonal and locally sourced produce
• Following recipes and maintaining consistent portion sizes and presentation
• Assisting with menu preparation and implementation as directed by the Executive Chef, Head Chef and Sous Chefs
• Monitoring food quality and freshness
• Assisting with stock rotation, storage and stock control
• Minimising food wastage
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and sanitation
• Maintaining kitchen equipment and work areas in a clean and safe condition
• Working collaboratively with the Executive Chef, Head Chef, Sous Chefs and wider kitchen team
• Assisting with the training and support of junior kitchen team members where required
• Complying with workplace health and safety requirements and relevant food safety legislation
• Contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen

About You

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience working as a Chef in a professional commercial kitchen
• Demonstrated experience working in a busy, high-volume hospitality environment
• Experience working across a range of kitchen sections
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and commercial kitchen operations
• Experience working with fresh and seasonal produce
• A strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to work calmly and efficiently during busy service periods
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to food quality
• A relevant Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality or an equivalent qualification, or relevant skills and experience
• Availability to work a rotating seven-day roster, including evenings, weekends, public holidays and split shifts where required
• Previous experience in a hotel, pub, restaurant or regional hospitality environment will be highly regarded

What We Offer

• Full-time permanent employment
• Salary of $79,423 per annum + superannuation
• A supportive and professional kitchen team
• The opportunity to work with quality seasonal and regional produce
• A beautiful regional location in the Yarra Valley
• A busy and varied commercial kitchen environment
• Opportunities to develop your culinary skills and experience
• The opportunity to become part of a well-established and growing hospitality business