Chef De Partie

Royal Ashburn Golf Club; Whitby; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Ashburn Golf Club in Whitby, ON, is hiring a Chef De Partie for a full-time, on-site role. You will prepare and plate high-quality dishes for golf club guests, weddings, banquets, and special events, ensuring consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control.

Responsibilities include organizing a kitchen section, following event menus, supporting service during peak periods, and collaborating with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef to refine menus and uphold health and safety

Qualifications

• Solid experience as a Chef De Partie or similar in hot and cold kitchen prep and plating.
• Experience in banquet, event, or high-volume environments.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation; maintains a clean workstation.
• Ability to manage a designated kitchen section and meet event timelines.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Reliable transportation to Whitby, ON.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate high-quality dishes for golf club guests, weddings, banquets and events.
• Organize and manage a specific kitchen section, following menus and recipes.
• Support service during peak periods and coordinate with the Sous and Executive Chefs.
• Help train and support junior kitchen team members.

Skills

Culinary skills

Chef De Partie exp

Banquet experience

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Food Handler cert

Apprenticeship asset

Education

Culinary education

Apprenticeship

Food Handler cert preferred

Job description

Company Description

Royal Ashburn Golf Club opened in 1962 as an 18-hole golf facility and has since grown into a world-class venue, ranked among the top 50 public golf courses in Canada. In addition to championship golf, the club offers five modern onsite cabins with comfortable accommodations for out-of-town guests. The venue is known for spectacular event spaces and specializes in weddings, onsite ceremonies, lush gardens for photos, special events, and corporate functions, with capacity for up to 240 guests for sit-down dinners. Royal Ashburn Golf Club focuses on creating seamless and memorable experiences, collaborating closely with guests to bring their unique visions to life and ensure extraordinary events from start to finish.

Role Description

The Chef De Partie is a full-time, on-site role based at Royal Ashburn Golf Club in Whitby, ON. This role is responsible for preparing and plating high-quality dishes for golf club guests, weddings, banquets, and special events, while maintaining consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control. Daily tasks include organizing and managing a specific section of the kitchen, following recipes and event menus, supporting service during peak periods, and coordinating with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef. The Chef De Partie ensures proper food handling, inventory rotation, and cleanliness, adheres to health and safety standards, and helps train and support junior kitchen team members. This role also collaborates with the culinary team to refine menus and contribute to an efficient, respectful, and guest-focused kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills, including experience as a Chef De Partie or similar role, with proficiency in hot and cold kitchen preparation and plating.
• Experience in banquet, event, or high-volume restaurant environments, ideally supporting weddings, corporate functions, or large group dining.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation practices, and health regulations, with a commitment to maintaining a clean, organized workstation.
• Ability to manage a designated kitchen section, prioritize tasks, follow event timelines, and work efficiently during busy service periods.
• Collaborative mindset, with strong communication skills and the ability to work respectfully within a diverse kitchen and front-of-house team.
• Relevant culinary education or apprenticeship is an asset; Food Handler or equivalent certification preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by golf and event operations.
• Reliable transportation to Whitby, ON, and the ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding kitchen tasks.