Chef De Partie | Esplanade Queenscliff

Aus Venue Co; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage & benefits

Beautiful coastal location

Supportive kitchen team

Career development opportunities

Staff discounts across 250+ venues

Training and development opportunities

Growing hospitality group

Great work-life balance

Job summary

The Esplanade Hotel Queenscliff is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team in a busy coastal venue. You will work with an experienced team to produce a diverse menu from seafood to pub classics, focusing on quality and consistency.

Ideal candidates have proven experience in a high-volume kitchen, strong cooking techniques, and a positive work ethic. Opportunities for progression and a supportive team culture await in a growing hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy commercial kitchen is essential.
• Able to work across multiple kitchen sections.
• Good understanding of food prep, cooking methods and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Work across a high-volume kitchen delivering diverse dishes.
• Prepare and cook a range of items across sections.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Use fresh, seasonal produce and support senior chefs.
• Contribute to a positive kitchen culture and teamwork.
• Develop skills across different kitchen sections.

Skills

Busy commercial kitchen experience

Cross-section versatility

Food prep & cooking techniques

Quality & consistency under pressure

Team player

Positive attitude & work ethic

Willing to learn and progress

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