Chef de Partie

CHEF DE PARTIE - Beach Club Restaurant / Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island is looking for a skilled and experienced Chef de Partie to join the culinary team at Beach Club Restaurant - this is a rare opportunity to develop your career in a forward-thinking kitchen while living in tropical paradise.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Work alongside industry leaders
• Live the island lifestyle - reef on your doorstep, no commute, and world-class natural surroundings
• Enjoy great perks - competitive salary and subsidised accommodation
• Access career development opportunities through Hamilton Island's expansive culinary portfolio and training programs

Your Role

As Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of a designated section and play a key role in delivering high-end cuisine aligned with qualia's luxury standards. Working under the guidance of the Head and Sous Chefs, you'll be responsible for precision, consistency, and creativity in every dish - whether a la carte or degustation.

Where You'll Make an Impact

• Oversee and manage a kitchen section during service
• Work closely with Sous and Head Chefs to deliver daily menus
• Mentor and assist in training Commis and Demi Chefs
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness protocols
• Assist with inventory, prep lists, and section organisation
• Participate in special event prep and service where required

What We're Looking For

You are a detail-focused, career-driven chef with solid technical ability and a love for contemporary Australian cuisine. You take pride in your work, thrive under pressure, and are committed to contributing to a high-performance team.

To Be Successful, You Will Need:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Essential)
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef
• Proven experience running your own section in a premium or high-volume venue
• Passion for seafood and an understanding of whole-fish and sustainable cookery
• Strong organisational and mentoring skills
• Ability to work varied shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and events
• Valid working rights in Australia
• Manual open driver's licence (preferred)

About Hamilton Island

Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community. Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences - making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.

A little island can do wonders - make your next career move one to remember!