Chef De Partie | Eureka 89

Chef & Kitchen; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous discounts on Journey Beyond

Competitive salary and positive work环境

Study Assistance Policy

Career progression, transfers and 2nds

Employee Referral Policy

Parental Leave program

Purchased Leave policy

Private Health discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on Journey Beyond merch

Job summary

Eureka 89, Melbourne, is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join a fast-paced kitchen and take ownership of your section while supporting the Executive Chef and brigade. This full-time role offers opportunities to mentor developing chefs and contribute to seasonal menu ideas in a high-performing kitchen.

You will work across a seven-day roster, including public holidays, with shifts from early morning to midnight and a requirement to hold full working rights in Australia.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a commercial kitchen, including 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• Commercial Cookery qualification (or similar).
• Knowledge of stock control, food cost management and food safety requirements.
• Specialist training or expertise in particular cooking techniques will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and lead food preparation and cooking within your section.
• Deliver exceptional quality, flavour and presentation on every plate.
• Coach, train and mentor junior kitchen team members, providing constructive feedback that builds confidence and capability.
• Work with the Head Chef to develop fresh, innovative menus inspired by the seasons and guest preferences.
• Manage stock rotation, monitor shortages and waste, and support effective food and labour cost control.
• Maintain impeccable food hygiene, safety and cleanliness standards.
• Collaborate with the kitchen, Front of House and Sales teams to create seamless guest experiences.
• Stay flexible and ready to support different sections as service demands.

Skills

Leadership

Knife skills

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Job description

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.

About Us

Eureka 89 is the stunning events and dining space on the top floor of Eureka Tower in Melbourne. We host a wide variety of events - corporate lunches, dinners or cocktail parties, media launches, private milestone celebrations and weddings. We also operate a chef’s tasting dining room, open to the public throughout the week.

About Journey Beyond

Journey Beyond is Australia's leading experiential tourism group, operating 35 brands across Australia and New Zealand that connect guests to the land and to each other. The group was formed in 2016 and now includes:

• Rail & Touring: Iconic trains: The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland and Vintage Rail Journeys, the Murray Princess, Adelaide Sightseeing, premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit and New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours.
• Resorts & Lodges: Ayers Rock Resort, Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Kingfisher Bay Resort and K'gari Beach Resort, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef and Monarto Safari Resort.
• Experiences & Attractions: Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises, Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney, Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka 89, Alice Springs Telegraph Station, Exmouth Dive and Whalesharks Ningaloo, Mosman Gorge Cultural Centre, Captain Cook Cruises Sydney & Perth, Starship Sydney, The Jackson, Bells Functions, Swan Valley Tours, Red Cat Adventures, Whitsunday Jetski Tours, K'gari Explorer Tours, and Island Connections: Bruny Island, the Whitsundays, K’gari, Darwin -Mandorah, Tiwi Islands and Groote Eylandt.

About the Role

Eureka 89 is looking for an experienced Chef de Partie who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and takes pride in creating memorable guest experiences. In this full-time position, you’ll play a key leadership role in the kitchen, taking ownership of your section while supporting the Executive Chef, Head Chef and wider brigade. You’ll combine hands‑on culinary expertise with organisation, creativity and calm leadership to deliver consistently outstanding food. This is an opportunity to mentor developing chefs, contribute to seasonal menu ideas and help shape a positive, high‑performing kitchen culture.

Unfortunately, the business is not able to provide any sponsorships at this time.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan, coordinate and lead food preparation and cooking within your section
• Deliver exceptional quality, flavour and presentation on every plate
• Coach, train and mentor junior kitchen team members, providing constructive feedback that builds confidence and capability
• Work with the Head Chef to develop fresh, innovative menus inspired by the seasons and guest preferences
• Manage stock rotation, monitor shortages and waste, and support effective food and labour cost control
• Maintain impeccable food hygiene, safety and cleanliness standards
• Collaborate with the kitchen, Front of House and Sales teams to create seamless guest experiences
• Stay flexible and ready to support different sections as service demands

About You

You’re a passionate, hands‑on chef who leads by example and brings energy to every service. You have excellent knife skills, strong knowledge of ingredients and cooking methods, and a sharp eye for detail. Calm under pressure, you manage your time well, solve problems quickly, and communicate clearly. Most importantly, you care about your team, take pride in exceptional presentation and bring a proactive, safety‑focused, ‘can‑do’ attitude to the kitchen.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in a commercial kitchen, including 1-2 years in a supervisory role
• Commercial Cookery qualification (or similar)
• Knowledge of stock control, food cost management and food safety requirements
• Specialist training or expertise in particular cooking techniques will be highly regarded

The successful candidate will be avaliable to work across a seven-day roster, including public holidays and shifts between 7.00 am and midnight. They will have the physical capacity to work on their feet for extended periods and safely lift, move and store stock weighing up to 20 kg. They will hold full working rights in Australia.

Are you ready to bring your creativity, leadership and passion for exceptional food to one of Melbourne’s most remarkable dining destinations?

A pre-employment medical and National Police Check may be required as part of this recruitment process.

Applications close at 11:59 pm, Sunday 18th October 2026.

As a Journey Beyond employee, you'll enjoy:

• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• An attractive salary and positive work environment
• Study Assistance Policy
• A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
• Employee Referral Policy
• Parental Leave program
• Purchased Leave policy
• Private Health discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise