Chef de Partie – Conference & Events

RACV; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Discounts on RACV products and resorts

Training and career progression

Laundered uniform

Healthy team culture

Job summary

RACV City Club invites a Chef de Partie to join the Conferences & Events kitchen in Melbourne. You will deliver refined culinary experiences for members, corporate guests and premium events, while maintaining high standards in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You will lead and mentor junior chefs, ensure food safety, and contribute to the ongoing development of the kitchen team across multiple sections including hot kitchen, larder, pastry and butchery.

Qualifications

• Requires Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher.
• Experience in a 4-5 star hotel/resort or conference & events kitchen preferred.
• Strong foundation in food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train and support apprentices, cooks and junior chefs.
• Deliver high-quality food across conferences, functions and events.
• Maintain mise en place, service flow and waste minimisation.

Skills

Food preparation techniques

Kitchen operations

Sauces & butchery

Mise en place

Communication & teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Australia)

Relevant culinary certification

Job description

Melbourne CBD | RACV City Club | Banquets Kitchen - Casual

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

An exciting opportunity to join the City Club Conferences & Events kitchen as a Chef de Partie, delivering refined culinary experiences for members, corporate guests and premium events.

This role is ideal for a chef who values quality, precision and consistency, and enjoys working in a polished, high-volume environment. You will play a key role in delivering conferences, functions and large-scale events, while supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of a respected City Club kitchen and contributing to the development of junior chefs.

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 or conference & events kitchen
• 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.

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.