Chef De Partie | Esplanade Queenscliff

Australian Venue Co.; Queenscliff; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage & benefits

Coastal location

Staff discounts across 250+ venues

Training and development opportunities

Great work-life balance

Job summary

Australian Venue Co. is hiring a Chef de Partie at The Esplanade Hotel Queenscliff to join a busy coastal kitchen, delivering a diverse menu from pub favourites to seasonal dishes.

You’ll work across sections, maintain high standards, and develop your skills with a supportive team in a great lifestyle location.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Able to work across different sections.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes across sections.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Support senior chefs during service.
• Develop skills across kitchen stations.

Skills

Busy kitchen

Multi-section cooking

Food safety

Team player

Job description

Join the kitchen team at one of Queenscliff’s favourite coastal venues!

The Esplanade Hotel Queenscliff is a true local icon, right in the heart of Queenscliff and proudly serving the community since 1879. With a busy bistro, revamped beer garden, functions and a menu spanning pub favourites through to fresh, seasonal dishes, there’s plenty happening in the kitchen.

We’re looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to join our team and play an important role in delivering great food across our busy kitchen.

The Opportunity

As a Chef de Partie, you’ll work alongside an experienced kitchen team producing a diverse menu that includes fresh seafood, steaks, burgers, pub classics, share plates and seasonal dishes.

• Work across a busy, high-volume kitchen
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes across multiple sections
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
• Work with fresh, seasonal produce
• Support the senior chefs with service and kitchen operations
• Contribute to a positive and supportive kitchen culture
• Develop your skills across different sections of the kitchen

What We’re Looking For

We’re after a Chef de Partie who:

• Has previous experience in a busy commercial kitchen
• Is confident working across different sections
• Has a strong understanding of food preparation and cooking techniques
• Can maintain quality and consistency during busy services
• Works well as part of a team
• Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Is keen to learn, develop and progress their career

Why Join Us?

• Competitive wage & benefits
• Work in a beautiful coastal location
• Join a supportive and experienced kitchen team
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Staff discounts across 250+ venues
• Training and development opportunities
• Be part of a growing hospitality group
• Great work-life balance with a lifestyle location