Chef de Partie | Daintree, QLD
About the Role
Silky Oaks Lodge
is seeking a talented and passionate Chef de Partie to join our culinary team, nestled within the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest.
This is a rare chance to work in a stunning natural setting where the landscape shapes everything, from the ingredients on the plate to the experience at the table.
Reporting to the Sous Chef and Executive Chef, you will take ownership of your section and contribute to a dining experience that reflects the beauty and produce of tropical Far North Queensland.
Accommodation available if required.
Key responsibilities include:
Running your designated section to a consistently high standard during service
Preparing and presenting dishes in line with menu specifications and lodge standards
Contributing to menu development and seasonal produce sourcing
Maintaining food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance across your section
Supporting and mentoring junior kitchen staff
Assisting with stock management, ordering and minimising wastage
Working collaboratively with the broader kitchen team to deliver a seamless dining experience
About You
You are a passionate and skilled chef with a strong foundation in a quality kitchen environment, ready to bring your creativity and work ethic to a truly special setting.
You will ideally have:
Previous experience as a Chef de Partie




Experience in a fine dining, lodge, or premium restaurant environment
A current Commercial Cookery Certificate or equivalent
Strong attention to detail and pride in your craft
The ability to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays
Current Australian working rights
The salary range for this role is between $79,500 to $81,500 AUD per annum.
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.

📌 Chef De Partie - Daintree (Queensland)
🏢 Beckons
📍 Queensland