Chef de Partie

RACV; Torquay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a part-time Chef de Partie to join their culinary team at their resort in Torquay. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality dishes, lead a kitchen section, and nurture junior chefs. Ideal candidates have experience in a high-standard environment and a relevant Cookery certificate. This role offers competitive salary, staff discounts, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Salary + penalties for evenings, weekends & public holidays

Free parking on-site

Uniforms provided and laundered on site

Generous staff discounts within the resort

Long term career opportunities

Monthly employee reward and recognition program

Employee discounts on RACV products & services

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Demi Chef or Chef de Partie in a 4- or 5-star hotel or resort.
• Strong foundation in cookery techniques, including advanced knife skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver high-quality food in line with company standards.
• Lead the day-to-day operations of your designated section.
• Mentor and support the development of apprentices and junior chefs.

Skills

Cookery techniques

Advanced knife skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Overview

Location: Torquay, Victoria. Employment Type: Part-Time. Benefits: Competitive Salary + Penalty Rates | Exclusive Discounts on RACV Products & Resort.

Join a Purpose-Driven Organisation Creating Impact Through Travel, Hospitality, Home Services, and Sustainable Energy

At RACV, we’re committed to making a difference—whether it's through delivering exceptional travel and leisure experiences, providing useful and reliable home services and products, supporting safer journeys for drivers, or advancing a cleaner energy future.

Located at the gateway to Victoria’s iconic Great Ocean Road

RACV Torquay Resort offers a unique blend of natural beauty, world-class amenities, and warm hospitality. Nestled on the Surf Coast, our resort provides the perfect backdrop for a meaningful career in the tourism and hospitality industry, where opportunities for personal and professional growth are abundant.

We’re inviting you to become part of our passionate and supportive team, united by a common purpose: to help people enjoy life to the fullest, on holiday, at home, or while making memories with loved ones.

About the Opportunity

An exciting part-time opportunity exists for a dedicated and talented Chef de Partie to join our dynamic culinary team at RACV Torquay Resort.

As a valued member of our kitchen brigade, you will work alongside a team of skilled chefs to craft high-quality, memorable dishes for our members and guests. You will have the chance to take ownership of a specific kitchen section, showcasing your skills and creativity while contributing to the smooth and efficient daily operations of the kitchen.

Our kitchen operates seven days a week, 365 days a year. Flexibility, particularly across evenings and weekends, is essential to support service excellence during peak periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver high-quality food in line with RACV standards
• Maintain effective stock rotation and minimise wastage
• Lead the day-to-day operations of your designated section
• Contribute across all areas of kitchen operations
• Mentor and support the development of apprentices, cooks, and junior chefs

We are Offering

• Salary + penalties for evenings, weekends & public holidays
• Free parking on-site
• Uniforms provided and laundered on site
• Enjoy generous staff discounts within the resort
• Long term career opportunities
• Monthly employee reward and recognition program
• Employee discounts on RACV products & services, including our portfolio of 9 resorts

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Demi Chef or Chef de Partie in a 4- or 5-star hotel, resort, or similar high-quality environment
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent), recognised in Australia
• Strong foundation in cookery techniques, including advanced knife skills
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen

The RACV difference

At RACV, we support your ambition. Discover a career where you're supported, valued, and empowered to grow - every step of the way.

Application process

You can learn more about the RACV at careers.racv.com.au

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and consent to a criminal record check.

Additionally, Applicants must confirm their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the position as outlined in the Job Task Analysis - Chef/Cook and whether any reasonable adjustments may be required.