Chef de Partie

Rydges Hotels Limited; Darlington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Rydges Hotels Limited as a Chef de Partie at Harbour Rocks Hotel, where you'll contribute to crafting unforgettable guest experiences. This hands-on role involves food preparation, maintaining high standards of quality, and collaborating with the culinary team. If you're passionate about food and eager for career growth, this is your opportunity!

Benefits

50% off stays at EVT hotels

$2 movie tickets and discounts

Career growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef ready to take the next step.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Support daily food preparation and service across all venues.
• Assist in managing kitchen sections during service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant commercial cookery qualifications (Cert III or equivalent)

Job description

When you join EVT, you are joining one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading experience companies. EVT encompasses entertainment businesses that excite every sense, ventures driven by a passion for new opportunities, and travel businesses that always feel local and authentic. At EVT, we’re the shakers and the Daymakers. The experience creators. The possibility makers and opportunity takers. We aim to make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment, every day.

About Ode Hotels

Ode Hotels are stories to stay in. The kind of places that are part of something bigger. That’s the beauty of old buildings: they beckon you to read between their lines. Stained glass has a colourful past. Sandstone traced is nature’s braille. As time goes by, community and culture leave their indentations, and guests leave wanting to come back. Preservers of place, and forever open to possibility, Ode Hotels are spaces that hold space.

About Harbour Rocks Hotel

Seamlessly blending heritage-listed charm with contemporary design, Harbour Rocks Hotel offers 5-star luxury in the heart of The Rocks precinct. Join our team and play a pivotal role in crafting unforgettable guest experiences. We can't wait to hear from you.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chef de Partie to join the culinary team at Harbour Rocks Hotel, part of EVT’s Independent Collection in Sydney.

Working across Tayim Restaurant, Harrington Street Deli, and Eric’s Bar, this hands-on role is perfect for a chef who’s passionate about bold flavours, fresh produce, and creating memorable guest experiences.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen while maintaining high standards of quality, presentation, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily food preparation and service across all venues, maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards
• Assist in managing kitchen sections during service, ensuring quality and consistency
• Work closely with the Head Chef on menu execution and seasonal updates
• Help maintain efficient stock control and minimisation of waste
• Contribute to a positive team culture by supporting junior staff and encouraging collaboration
• Be proactive, organised, and take pride in every plate that leaves the pass

At EVT, we want our people to experience our businesses and be brand and experience advocates. So, we make sure access to amazing ‘Elevate Perks’ are available to all staff from day one.

• 50% off stays at EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, 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.
• Local community involvement, volunteering, and charitable giving.
• Strategic focus on sustainable design, sustainable practices & procurement and transparency and reporting.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef ready to take the next step
• A genuine passion for food, attention to detail, and pride in presentation
• A collaborative team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• Strong time management and organisational skills, especially during busy service periods
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, and kitchen operations
• Relevant commercial cookery qualifications (Cert III or equivalent)
• Availability to work varied shifts, including weekends and public holidays
• You may be required to hold or obtain a valid RSA and First Aid certificate depending on hotel needs

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Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a chef de partie?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for stock control?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Head Chef?
• Do you have experience with menu planning & costing?

Hospitality & Tourism 51-100 employees

Born in 1887, where cobblestone meets water, the building’s heritage features are as handsome as ever.

Time stands still at 34 Harrington Street and history stands five storeys high. Integrity is a hotel that holds its shape. Rooms boutique, roots deep.

If you’re looking to venture a little further, take to the streets, where every route is the scenic route. Harbour Rocks Hotel is your perfect base for exploring Sydney’s iconic landmarks, museums, galleries, shopping, and restaurants.

So go forth, make a little history. Your adventure begins at our doorstep.