Chef de Partie - Full Time

Kooyonga Golf Club; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Daily staff meals

Team building events

Job summary

Kooyonga Golf Club in Australia is seeking a Kitchen Chef de Partie to join our premier private club. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will help craft menus and lead a section in a busy events-focused kitchen.

You will work as part of a passionate team delivering high standards for members, guests, and visitors, with a 7-day roster and day shifts predominating. Perks include onsite parking, staff meals, and team-building events.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in a kitchen with at least 3 as a qualified Chef.
• Excellent teamwork and communication within a kitchen.
• Ability to work under pressure during events and service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in crafting menus and deliver food to the highest standard.
• Hands-on management of a section.
• Drive efficiency, quality, and consistency across services.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to meet budget and labour targets.
• Elevate food offering for members and guests.

Skills

Teamwork

Under pressure

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

Qualified Chef

Job description

Located on the Adelaide sand belt and established in 1923, the Kooyonga Golf Club is recognised internationally as one of Australia’s leading championship courses and private golf clubs having hosted five Men’s Australian Opens, one Women’s Australian Open and many other State and National golf events.

In addition to hosting LIV Golf Adelaide in 2027, Kooyonga’s function and events business is rapidly growing, offering an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional to shape the future of our hospitality services.

If you love food and are looking for your next career move we are looking for a can-do kitchen superstar Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team and showcase their talent on the biggest stage.We are seeking to appoint someone with passion, skills, and motivation to match that of our Club and help our Head Chef to elevate our kitchen operations to the next level.

Reporting to the Head Chef & Sous Chef, key responsibilities include:

• Assist in crafting menus and deliver food of the highest standard
• Hands-on management of a section
• Drive efficiency, quality, and consistency
• Work with the Head Chef and kitchen team and assist in meeting or exceeding budget and labour targets
• Elevate our food offering for members, their guests and visitors

What we’re looking for

• 5 years experience in a kitchen with at least 3 as a qualified Chef
• Enjoys working within a team and striving to achieve team goals
• Proven ability to work under pressure
• Extremely strong attention to detail and passion for excellence
• Willing and able to work over a 7 day roster with mostly day shifts and the occasional evening function
• Capable of using initiative

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced chef to take the next step in their culinary career. You will be joining a prestigious private club during a period of exponential growth. With a major international event on the horizon and a thriving functions business, you’ll enjoy a role that will challenge you, inspire you and allow you to create amazing culinary experiences for our members and guests.

We have some great perks too, especially if you like to play golf! Free onsite parking, daily staff meals and fabulous team building events through the year.

Please note that only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted