Chef de Partie

Role summary

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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.

About the employer

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.