Join the kitchen team at one of Queenscliff’s favourite coastal venues! The Esplanade Hotel Queenscliff is a true local icon, right in the heart of Queenscliff and proudly serving the community since 1879. With a busy bistro, revamped beer garden, functions and a menu spanning pub favourites through to fresh, seasonal dishes, there’s plenty happening in the kitchen. We’re looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to join our team and play an important role in delivering great food across our busy kitchen. The Opportunity As a Chef de Partie, you’ll work alongside an experienced kitchen team producing a diverse menu that includes fresh seafood, steaks, burgers, pub classics, share plates and seasonal dishes. You’ll have the opportunity to: Work across a busy, high-volume kitchen Prepare and cook a variety of dishes across multiple sections Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency Work with fresh, seasonal produce Support the senior chefs with service and kitchen operations Contribute to a positive and supportive kitchen culture Develop your skills across different sections of the kitchen What We’re Looking For We’re after a Chef de Partie who: Has previous experience in a busy commercial kitchen Is confident working across different sections Has a strong understanding of food preparation and cooking techniques Can maintain quality and consistency during busy services Works well as part of a team Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic Is keen to learn, develop and progress their career Why Join Us? Competitive wage & benefits Work in a beautiful coastal location Join a supportive and experienced kitchen team Career development and progression opportunities Staff discounts across 250+ venues Training and development opportunities Be part of a growing hospitality group Great work-life balance with a lifestyle location Ready to take the next step in your chef career? Apply now and join the team at The Esplanade Hotel Queenscliff. Make your career one to remember at Aus Venue Co. The work you do will directly impact everyone of our customers and our aim is to ensure our employees are provided with the support and knowledge to exceed our customers’ expectations. View available positions today and become part of the Aus Venue Co family! Australian Venue Co. promotes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through programs like AVC Pride for LGBTQIA+ support, Her Hospo for empowering women, and a First Nations Committee for reconciliation. We are committed to growing our understanding and engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion to build a more inclusive industry. Turn your hospo job into a rewarding career Whether you’re already in a hospitality management role or you’re ready for career progression into management, you can take the next step with Australian Venue Co. We’re passionate about training & developing our team members and providing internal career advancement opportunities. At AVC, we turn hospo jobs into careers! Join our team & get access to our AdVanCe Career Pathways program, our in-house development program that is tailored to the hospitality industry. If your next step is to become a Duty Manager, Assistant Venue Manager or Venue Manager, we can support you on your career journey. Have a question regarding a career at Australian Venue Co? Read some of our commonly asked questions here.