Chef de Partie — Lead Multi‑Section Kitchen

RACV Limited; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee benefits & discounts

Healthy team culture

Training, development and career prog.

Laundered uniform

Job summary

RACV City Club in Melbourne seeks a skilled Chef/Cook to join its vibrant Bistro Kitchen. You will work across multiple sections, delivering high-quality dining experiences for members and guests while mentoring apprentices and junior chefs.

Join a renowned Australian brand and contribute to a fast-paced, service-driven environment that values quality, consistency and teamwork. A rotating 7-day roster including evenings may apply.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Australia)
• Experience in a 4–5 star hotel/resort environment
• Strong technical foundation across food preparation and kitchen operations
• Confidence across sauces, larder, vegetables and butchery

Responsibilities

• Lead, train and support apprentices, cooks and junior chefs, providing clear feedback and guidance
• Foster a positive, professional kitchen culture and support continuous improvement
• Build strong working relationships across kitchen teams and RACV properties
• Deliver consistent, high-quality food across conferences, functions and events
• Cook confidently across multiple sections including hot kitchen, larder, pastry and butchery
• Manage section requisitions, stock rotation and waste minimisation
• Oversee day-to-day section operations, including mise en place and task delegation
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, sustainability and equipment handling

Skills

Strong technical foundation

Mise en place

Team player

Clear communicator

Willingness to learn

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Australia)

Job description

RACV City Club in Melbourne seeks a skilled Chef/Cook to join its vibrant Bistro Kitchen. You will work across multiple sections, delivering high-quality dining experiences for members and guests while mentoring apprentices and junior chefs.

Join a renowned Australian brand and contribute to a fast-paced, service-driven environment that values quality, consistency and teamwork. A rotating 7-day roster including evenings may apply.