Chef De Partie - Pt. Leo Estate

Pt Leo Estate; Merricks; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pt Leo Estate on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula invites a skilled Chef de Partie to join its world-class food, wine and hospitality destination. You will contribute to the preparation and execution of exceptional dishes in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen, working with a talented culinary team in a premium environment.

The role emphasizes consistency, precision and creativity in your section, with a strong focus on seasonal produce, quality ingredients and continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or a strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to take the next step.
• Sound technical skills, strong organisational ability and attention to detail.
• A genuine passion for seasonal produce, quality ingredients and contemporary cuisine.
• The ability to work efficiently and consistently in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to teamwork.
• High standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen presentation.
• A willingness to learn, contribute ideas and continue developing your culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards in guest dining by preparing and executing dishes.
• Work alongside an experienced culinary team to maintain consistency, precision and creativity in your section.
• Contribute to the preparation and execution of exceptional dishes in a premium environment.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen presentation.

Skills

Chef experience

Technical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Food safety

Job description

Join one of Australia’s most exciting culinary destinations!

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Mornington Peninsula coastline, Pt. Leo Estate is a world-class food, wine and hospitality destination, bringing together exceptional dining, premium Victorian wines and an internationally recognised sculpture park.

Our kitchens are driven by a passion for exceptional produce, technical excellence and memorable dining experiences. With a reputation for delivering outstanding food across our restaurants, we offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated Chef de Partie to join our culinary team.

If you’re a skilled chef who takes pride in your craft, thrives in a professional kitchen and wants to continue developing your skills alongside talented industry professionals, we’d love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As Chef de Partie, you’ll play an important role in delivering the high standards our guests expect. Working alongside an experienced culinary team, you’ll contribute to the preparation and execution of exceptional dishes while maintaining consistency, precision and creativity in your section.

This is an opportunity to work in a premium environment where quality matters, teamwork is essential and professional development is encouraged.

What You’ll Bring

Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or a strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to take the next step.

Sound technical skills, strong organisational ability and attention to detail.

A genuine passion for seasonal produce, quality ingredients and contemporary cuisine.

The ability to work efficiently and consistently in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen.

A positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to teamwork.

High standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen presentation.

A willingness to learn, contribute ideas and continue developing your culinary skills.

Exceptional culinary environment: Work alongside talented chefs in a destination renowned for its food, wine and hospitality.

Professional development: Build your skills and experience within a team that values quality, ambition and continuous improvement.

A remarkable workplace: Enjoy working in one of Victoria’s most distinctive hospitality destinations, surrounded by vineyards, sculptures, spectacular coastal views and our very own kitchen garden.

A team that takes pride in its craft: Be part of a professional kitchen where collaboration, consistency and attention to detail matter.

A rewarding career opportunity: Develop your experience within an established hospitality business with opportunities to grow.

About You

You’re a passionate and capable chef who takes ownership of your section, respects the fundamentals and understands that excellence comes from consistency, preparation and teamwork.

You bring energy to the kitchen, take pride in what you put on the plate and want to be part of a team that continually strives to deliver its best.

Whether you’re an established Chef de Partie or a talented Demi Chef de Partie ready for your next challenge, this is an opportunity to take your career forward in an exceptional setting.