Hamilton Island is seeking a passionate and motivated Chef de Partie to join the team at Sails Restaurant, our family-friendly venue located poolside with stunning views of Catseye Beach. Offering buffet breakfast and a modern Australian à la carte lunch and dinner, Sails is a high-volume, quick-paced kitchen that consistently delivers quality food in a relaxed atmosphere.
Why you’ll love working with us
Run your own section in a busy resort kitchen with full service variety
Live by the beach with no commute and island lifestyle perks
Enjoy gym access and staff discounts on food and retail
Your Role
As Chef de Partie, you’ll be responsible for a section of the kitchen and ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency across service. You’ll support the Sous and Head Chefs in managing daily prep, coordinating service, and maintaining food safety and hygiene standards.
Where you’ll make an impact
Prepare and cook across buffet breakfast and à la carte lunch/dinner
Take ownership of a kitchen section and deliver consistent food quality
Rotate through grill, larder, garnish, and other sections as required
Maintain hygiene, safety, and kitchen cleanliness protocols
Support with prep, ordering, stock rotation, and mise en place
Mentor junior chefs and assist with kitchen organisation
Collaborate with the team to deliver a seamless guest experience
What we’re looking for
You are a reliable and focused chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen. You take pride in delivering high-quality food at scale and enjoy working in a cooperative, high-performing team.
To be successful, you will need:
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Essential)
2–3 years’ experience in a busy à la carte or buffet kitchen
Solid understanding of modern Australian cuisine
Ability to run a section and work under pressure
Sound knowledge of WH&S; and food safety practices
Robust communication and teamwork skills
Professional grooming and personal presentation
Flexible attitude toward shifts, including weekends and public holidays
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 outstanding place to work.
A little island can do wonders – make your next career move one to remember!
📌 Chef De Partie Whitsundays (Whitsunday Islands)
🏢 Hamilton Island Enterprises
📍 Whitsunday Islands
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