Chef De Partie - Lancemore Milawa

About Lancemore Milawa

Lancemore Milawa is an award-winning boutique hotel located in King Valley, Victoria, near the Alpine National Park and surrounded by prestigious wineries with scenic views of snow-capped mountains. Recently refurbished in 2023, this 40-room property combines country luxury with a local environmental inspiration.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Chef de Partie to join our Merlot Restaurant kitchen team. This full-time role is ideal for a qualified culinary professional with proven experience in a commercial kitchen who can confidently manage a designated kitchen station, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality dishes and memorable dining experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to ensure consistent high standards of quality and presentation.
• Take ownership of a specific kitchen section, ensuring operational excellence.
• Complete mise en place to fully prepare the section ahead of service.
• Maintain quality control over presentation, portion sizes, and consistency throughout preparation and service periods.
• Contribute to menu preparation, development, and execution.
• Assist in stock control, managing orders, and inventory processes.
• Monitor and manage portion control and food wastage, optimizing ingredient usage.
• Collaborate closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chef, and kitchen colleagues for smooth kitchen operations.
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff during service for seamless customer experiences.
• Provide guidance and support to junior chefs and commis chefs, demonstrating proper cooking techniques.
• Adhere to strict food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety standards.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment, workstations, and storage areas are maintained to required cleanliness and operational standards.
• Support kitchen leadership in maintaining food quality consistency and enhancing operational efficiency.

Candidate Profile

• Hold a relevant commercial cookery or culinary qualification, or possess equivalent industry experience.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in a restaurant, hotel, or similar commercial kitchen.
• Previous expertise as a Chef de Partie or similar role managing kitchen sections independently.
• Strong skills in food preparation, cooking techniques, and presentation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Understanding of portion control, food waste reduction, and stock management.
• Capability to perform effectively under busy service conditions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

About Lancemore Hotel Group

• Established in 1986, the Lancemore Group is a distinguished Australian boutique lifestyle brand specializing in boutique hotels and residential conference facilities.
• Our properties provide boutique accommodations, event hosting, wellness spas, acclaimed restaurants, and award-winning wines.
• As a family-owned company with a large operation, we focus on talent development and empowering employees to take ownership of their performance and growth.

Our Core Values

Fun | Authentic Hospitality | Caring | Ownership Mindset | Performance | Growth