The Chef de Partie is responsible for managing a designated kitchen section, preparing and presenting dishes to resort standards, and supporting smooth service during busy periods. Candidates should have commercial cookery experience, sound knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, portion control, food safety and kitchen hygiene. A relevant culinary qualification and Australian work rights are advantageous. The role requires teamwork, reliability, attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently under pressure, including weekends, evenings and public holidays. The successful candidate is expected to maintain consistent quality, minimise waste, follow workplace health and safety procedures, and contribute positively to the kitchen team.
AVANI Cypress Lakes Resort is a resort property in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales, operated by Minor Hotels, an international hospitality group with hotels and resorts across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, the Indian Ocean and Australia. The resort is set among vineyards and native bushland near Pokolbin and offers accommodation, golf, dining, events and leisure facilities. Its hospitality operations serve holidaymakers, golfers, wedding groups, conference guests and visitors exploring the Hunter Valley wine region. Working for AVANI provides exposure to a professional resort environment, with opportunities to build experience in food and beverage, events and broader hotel operations. Team members are generally expected to deliver warm guest service, maintain brand standards and work collaboratively across departments.
Australia is not an island destination in the usual resort sense, but it is an island country with strong hospitality opportunities in cities, coastal areas and destinations such as Tasmania, Hamilton Island and the Whitsundays. Chefs can find work in hotels, resorts, restaurants, clubs, catering companies and seasonal tourism venues. Australian workplaces are generally multicultural, practical and team-oriented, with emphasis on punctuality, safety and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from urban living to beaches, national parks, wine regions and outdoor activities; living costs are highest in major cities and popular resort areas. Most overseas workers need an appropriate visa, such as a Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored visa or skilled visa, and must check age, nationality, qualification and experience requirements. Regional hospitality roles may support visa pathways, but conditions change. Arrange accommodation, tax registration, banking, health cover and transport before relocating.
Ooops
Something went wrong, a few job details could not be loaded but you can still apply directly below:
Fetching job details, please wait...