Chef De Partie

Club Whitsunday; Whitsunday Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Club Whitsunday in the Whitsunday region of Queensland seeks a Chef de Partie to run a kitchen section and consistently deliver high-quality meals and perfectly grilled meats for the Bistro, functions and events. Working under the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, you will maintain food safety standards, ensure mise en place and portion control, and support training of apprentices and junior kitchen staff.

This hands-on role requires excellent organisation and the ability to perform in busy service

Qualifications

• Strong commercial cookery skills required.
• Demonstrated organisation and attention to detail during service.
• Ability to perform effectively during high-volume service.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality meals meeting standards for presentation, taste, portion size, food safety and service time.
• Support the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in maintaining an efficient, safe kitchen.
• Assist with training and development of apprentices, cooks and junior kitchen staff.
• Demonstrate ownership of your section, including mise en place, stock rotation and wastage control.

Skills

Strong commercial cookery

Organisation & attention to detail

High-volume service

Job description

At Club Whitsunday, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, friendly and vibrant environment for our members, guests and employees.

As a community-focused sporting, dining and entertainment venue, we offer a diverse and rewarding workplace where teamwork, professionalism and exceptional customer service are at the heart of everything we do.

We value employees who bring a positive attitude, strong work ethic, reliability and a willingness to contribute to a supportive team environment.

Working at Club Whitsunday offers the opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable industry experience and be part of a workplace that values collaboration, respect and personal growth.

We take pride in utilising our in-house dry aging fridge with specialised cuts of meat to create a unique dining experience.

We offer a competitive annual salary tailored to your experience, skills and the unique strengths you bring to our team.

Join our team and be part of a club that takes pride in its people, its community and delivering great experiences every day.

About the role

The Chef de Partie is responsible for the effective operation of an allocated kitchen section and for consistently producing high-quality meals and delivering perfectly grilled meats and menu items that meet Club Whitsunday's standards for presentation, taste, portion size, food safety and service time. The position is a hands-on trade role requiring strong commercial cookery skills, organisation, attention to detail and the ability to perform effectively during high-volume Bistro, function and event service.

Key responsibilities

• Produce high-quality meals meeting Club Whitsunday's standards for presentation, taste, portion size, food safety and service time
• Support the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in maintaining an efficient, safe and professional kitchen
• Assist with the training and development of apprentices, cooks and junior kitchen employees
• Demonstrate ownership of their section, including mise en place, stock rotation, portion control, food quality, cleanliness, wastage and readiness for service

About you

• Strong commercial cookery skills
• Organisation and attention to detail
• Ability to perform effectively during high-volume service