Chef De Partie | Esplanade Queenscliff

Open Door Pub Co. Pty Ltd; Queenscliff; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Staff discounts

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

The Esplanade Hotel Queenscliff, a beloved coastal venue, is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. You’ll contribute to a diverse menu from seafood to pub classics, while maintaining high standards and collaborating with experienced chefs.

Ideal candidates will thrive in a busy environment, show versatility across sections, and seize opportunities to learn and progress within our growing hospitality group. Competitive wage and benefits available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Able to work across different sections.
• Strong understanding of food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Maintains quality and consistency during busy services.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Keen to learn, develop and progress their career.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Busy kitchen experience

Cross-section work

Cooking techniques

Quality & consistency

Team player

Positive attitude

Career development

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.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• 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

Ready to take the next step in your chef career?