Chef De Partie - Hotel Alba

EVT - Entertainment | Ventures | Travel; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% dining and stays across EVT hotels

$2 movie tickets

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Rapid career growth

Paid parental leave

Job summary

EVT is seeking a passionate chef to join the kitchen team across its hotel portfolio. You will take ownership of a section, cook to Santini's standards, and work with the Sous and Head Chefs to maintain quality and efficiency during busy services.

Ideal candidates will hold a trade qualification in commercial cookery, have experience in fast-paced kitchens, and be able to guide junior chefs. Flexibility for evenings, weekends and public holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in commercial cookery with proven experience in a busy, high‑quality kitchen.
• Experience in Italian or grill‑style cookery is highly regarded.
• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during a fast-paced, high-volume service.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in food quality and presentation.
• A team player who can guide and support junior chefs.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of an assigned section, preparing and cooking menu items to Santini's exacting standard during service.
• Maintain consistency, quality and presentation across dishes, working efficiently under the pressure of a busy service.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with mise en place, stock rotation, and daily kitchen preparation.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and WH&S procedures, including correct storage and labelling of stock.
• Maintain a clean, organised and well-stocked section, minimising wastage and controlling costs.
• Support the training and development of Demi Chefs, Apprentices and junior kitchen team members.
• Communicate effectively with Front of House and other kitchen team members to ensure smooth, well-timed service.

Skills

Commercial cookery

Teamwork

Food safety

Under pressure

Attention to detail

Mentoring juniors

Flexible hours

Education

Trade qualification in commercial cookery

Job description

About EVT:

Hotel Alba is part of EVT, one of Australasia’s market-leading experience creators offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel. In a world of cookie cutter experiences, here at EVT we believe in changing the game. It’s why we all call ourselves Daymakers – because each day is a chance to add the wow factor for our customers and continually grow in our own careers.

The Independent Collection is a curated selection of hotels, each of which lives up to an exacting standard to offer travellers the best of luxury, elevated, urban, comfort and social experiences. While every hotel celebrates its own unique brand & experience, together the Independent Collection shares a passion for one-of-a-kind experiences, service and quality.

EVT has an endless range of roles and careers paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia’s most loved year round alpine resort, Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Once you’re in, there’s no limits on where your career could take you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of an assigned section, preparing and cooking menu items to Santini's exacting standard during service.
• Maintain consistency, quality and presentation across dishes, working efficiently under the pressure of a busy service.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with mise en place, stock rotation, and daily kitchen preparation.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and WH&S procedures, including correct storage and labelling of stock.
• Maintain a clean, organised and well-stocked section, minimising wastage and controlling costs.
• Support the training and development of Demi Chefs, Apprentices and junior kitchen team members.
• Communicate effectively with Front of House and other kitchen team members to ensure smooth, well-timed service.

What You’ll Bring:

• Trade qualification in commercial cookery with proven experience working a section in a busy, high-quality kitchen.
• Experience in Italian or grill-style cookery is highly regarded, but not essential.
• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during a fast-paced, high-volume service.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in food quality and presentation.
• A team player with a positive attitude who can also guide and support junior chefs.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

How You Work:

• Daymaker ethos — no one’s too big for the small things.
• Inclusive leader — values diverse perspectives; builds belonging.

Perks from Day One:

As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels - no ivory towers.

• 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
• $2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
• Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
• Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.