Chef de Partie

Join our culinary team at Cairns Harbourside Hotel, creating unforgettable dining experiences in the heart of paradise.

We’re currently seeking a Chef de Partie to join our team, working a mix of mid-day and night shifts, generally between 12:00pm and 10:00pm across five shifts per week. Our kitchen operates on a well-structured and consistent roster, with team members typically receiving two consecutive days off.

While flexibility is required to support business needs, staff leave and events, we pride ourselves on maintaining a stable and supportive working environment, with a reliable team and consistent hours compared to many hospitality venues.

A bit about the role….

Under the guide of our Head Chef, you will deliver simple, yet delicious dishes that showcase your skills and experience as a professional chef. We’re seeking a talented chef to cover breakfast service, conferencing and events, dinner service and staff meals across five regular shifts per week.

Your day to day… 

As Chef de Partie your key responsibilities will include:

• Food preparation - prepare menu items for the Harbourside Bar and Kitchen and Events at the hotel.

• Teamwork - work closely with a small but dedicated kitchen team.

• Quality - maintain high standards of food preparation, consistency, and presentation.

• Cost control - work in a highly productive manner minimizing waste where possible.

• Cleanliness - maintain a high standard for kitchen and equipment cleanliness.

• Health and safety - maintain high standards of health and safety.

A bit about you…

• Proven experience as Chef de Partie.

• Excellent knowledge of culinary trends, techniques, local ingredients and international cuisines.

• Creative flair and a passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

• Constructive and adaptive communication skills.

• Confident managing others and working independently. 

• Available to work nights and weekends.

• Appropriate Commercial Cookery qualification.

• Knowledge of local food safety regulations.

• Australian permanent resident with full work-rights. 

A bit about us…

Located on the Cairns Esplanade overlooking beautiful Trinity Bay, Cairns Harbourside Hotel is a perfect retreat for both holidaymakers & business guests. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and boasting breath-taking ocean and hinterland views, Cairns Harbourside Hotel offers 173 stylishly appointed rooms and suites, each with its own private balcony along with versatile conference and event facilities. Just a short stroll into town along the esplanade and only 5 minutes’ drive from Cairns Airport, our Hotel is perfectly situated for all guests.

How to Apply:

Apply via SEEK. If this position sounds like you, please add resume and covering letter detailing relevant experience. 

*Only successful candidates will be contacted.