Southern Ocean Lodge is seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team, delivering exceptional food experiences in one of Australia’s most celebrated luxury lodge settings.
In this role, you will take ownership of your section, preparing and presenting dishes to the highest standard while working closely with the wider kitchen team to ensure a seamless and memorable dining experience for our guests. You will bring precision, creativity and consistency to every service.
This is a residential role based on Kangaroo Island, with accommodation and meals provided.
Key responsibilities include
- Preparing and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard within your section
- Supporting the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations
- Maintaining food safety, hygiene and quality standards at all times
- Managing stock levels and minimising wastage within your section
- Contributing to menu development and seasonal specials
- Collaborating with the wider kitchen and Food and Beverage team to ensure smooth service
- Training and mentoring junior kitchen staff as required
About You
You’re a passionate and skilled Chef de Partie who takes pride in your craft and enjoys working in a premium culinary workplace.
You will ideally have
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a fine dining or luxury setting
- A genuine passion for high-quality, seasonal and regional produce
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to consistency
- The ability to work well under pressure as part of a close-knit team
- Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends
- Current Australian working rights
About Us
Beckons is built around journeys of discovery for curious travelers seeking deeper connection to place, culture, and the natural world. Through a growing collection of lodges in some of the world’s most rare and remarkable destinations, the brand is guided by a regenerative approach to luxury travel, one that goes beyond sustainability to create positive, lasting impact for landscapes, wildlife, and the communities who call these places home.
The Beckons collection includes five award-winning properties in Australia, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, Longitude 131° at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa, Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, Silky Oaks Lodge at the Daintree Rainforest, The Louise in the Barossa Valley, while across the Tasman Sea in New Zealand lies the century-young Huka Lodge in Taupō. In the Americas: Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, Tierra Atacama and Tierra Patagonia in Chile.
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