Rydges Resort Hunter Valley - Chef De Partie

EVT Group; Lovedale; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local experiences

Team member discounts

50% EVT hotel stays

Movie discounts

Resort discounts (Thredbo)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, part of EVT Group, is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead a designated kitchen section within our multi-outlet resort in Lovedale. You will oversee staff, ensure timely and high-quality dishes, and uphold food safety standards across Gather, Lovedale Brewbar and conferencing services.

You will prepare sauces, soups and hot dishes for service, demonstrate strong recipe knowledge, and maintain portion control and storage hygiene in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Hotel’s kitchens produce a high quality food product at all times.
• Prepare sauces, soups and hot dishes for service and special functions.
• Demonstrate superior recipe knowledge for every item on the Hotel’s menus.
• Monitor food quality and quantity as it relates to portion control.
• Monitor all food storage facilities to ensure that proper storage techniques are being used and that the cleanliness standards of the Hotel are being maintained.
• Complete all work responsibilities and assignments in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all standard recipes are followed in all outlets.
• Keep up with WH&S guidelines and maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Job description

Title: Chef de Partie

Reports to: Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef/Sous Chef

Position Overview: A Chef de Partie is responsible for overseeing a designated section of the kitchen, ensuring the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes in accordance with company standards. The role involves supervising junior kitchen staff, maintaining food safety and hygiene requirements, managing stock within the section, and contributing to the efficient delivery of food service. This position requires strong culinary skills, leadership capability, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Located in the heart of Australia’s premier wine region, situated across an enormous slice of pristine countryside. Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is a vibrant 419-room resort with a range of multi-faceted kitchens for each of our outlets Gather, Lovedale Brewbar and Conferencing and an all-encompassing destination for leisure, conferences, and unforgettable events. As home to the award-winning Hunter Valley Conference and Events Centre which caters from 10 to grand celebrations for over 1,100 guests.

Our Vision is being leaders in creating experiences and properties that escape the ordinary.

Our Purpose is to make the day better for ourselves, each other, our group, our customers and communities. We do this by living our values of empowerment, possibilities and community. We achieve our Vision and Purpose by delivering on our goals and values.

2025 & 2026 Hunter Valley Legends Awards

Hunter Valley Accommodation Operator of the Year

2025 & 2026 Accommodation Australia NSW Awards for Excellence Winner

Best Health & Wellbeing Practices

Our Goals

• Growing revenue above market
• Maximise assets
• Business transformation

Our Values

• Empowerment: We make it happen
• Possibilities: We evolve and innovate
• Community: We make the connection

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure that the Hotel’s kitchens produce a high quality food product at all times.
• Anticipate and attend to the guest’s needs and desires immediately.
• Prepare sauces, soups and hot dishes for service and special functions.
• Demonstrate superior recipe knowledge for every item on the Hotel’s menus.
• Monitor food quality and quantity as it relates to portion control.
• Monitor all food storage facilities to ensure that proper storage techniques are being used and that the cleanliness standards of the Hotel are being maintained.
• Prepare and properly garnish all pantry items including salads, sandwiches, desserts, as well as the established menu and specialty items.
• Requisition the appropriate amount of food product in accordance with the established Hotel policies and procedures.
• Complete all work responsibilities and assignments in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all standard recipes are followed in all outlets.
• Maintain your self-appearance in accordance with the hotel’s grooming standards.
• Maintain a harmonious relationship with other members of the service team.
• Maintain an acceptable degree of knowledge with regard to food product.
• Comply with all of the established hotel operational policies & procedures.
• Maintain a clean & safe working environment.
• Have a full knowledge of, and practice all of the hotel’s established workplace health and safety guidelines (WH&S).
• Ensure the protection and maintenance of all operating equipment
• Attend all scheduled meetings.
• Perform any other duties as directed by the Executive Chef/Sous Chef

Benefits and Perks:

• Renowned for our refreshingly local, down-to-earth experiences.
• Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
• 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo and more.
• $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
• Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company.

Join Rydges Resort Hunter Valley and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker. Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.