Job Description
Winner Best Regional Property - **** HM Awards
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Lancemore Milawa, located in King Valley, is set at the base of the Alpine National Park and is nestled amongst award winning wineries with a backdrop of snowcapped mountains. Refurbished in ****, and drawing inspiration from the local environment, the 40-room boutique hotel is a carefully curated space that is reimagining country luxury.
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Merlot Restaurant is now looking for a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team ensuring consistent high quality and memorable food experience for all our guests. This is a full-time position suited to a qualified chef with strong culinary skills, experience working within a professional restaurant or hotel kitchen, and the ability to take responsibility for a designated section of the kitchen.
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This is a great time to join our award winning team as we continue to move from strength to strength.
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About the role.
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Prepare and cook menu items to consistently high standards.
n Take responsibility for the effective operation of a designated kitchen section.
n Complete mise en place and ensure the section is fully prepared for service.
n Monitor the quality, presentation, portioning and consistency of dishes throughout preparation and service.
n Assist with menu preparation, development and implementation.
n Assist with stock control, ordering and inventory management.
n Monitor portion control, food waste and appropriate use of ingredients.
n Work collaboratively with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and other members of the kitchen team.
n Coordinate effectively with front-of-house staff during service.
n Guide and support junior chefs, commis chefs and kitchen team members where required.
n Demonstrate appropriate cooking techniques and procedures to junior team members.
n Maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards.




n Ensure kitchen equipment, work areas and storage areas are maintained to the required standards.
n Assist the kitchen leadership team in maintaining consistent food quality and efficient kitchen operations.
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About you
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To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
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A relevant commercial cookery or culinary qualification, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
n A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience within a professional restaurant, hotel or comparable commercial kitchen environment.
n Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a comparable chef position.
n Demonstrated ability to independently manage a kitchen section.
n Solid food preparation, cooking and presentation skills.
n Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe food handling requirements.
n An understanding of portion control, food waste and stock management.
n The ability to work effectively in a busy service environment.
n Strong communication and teamwork skills.
n The ability to work a flexible roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
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About us - Lancemore Hotel Group
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Founded in ****,The LancemoreGroup is a leading Australian boutique lifestyle brand and pioneer in boutique Hotels and residential conference facilities.
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Our Hotels offer boutique accommodation, conferences & meetings, weddings & events, wellness spas, critically acclaimed restaurants, and an award winning wines.
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We are rapidly expanding across Australia and are unique in being a family owned company that combines the head of a large operation with the heart of a family company.
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You will be joining a high performing workplace that believes in developing current talent and empowering people to drive their own results.
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Our Values
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Fun | Authentic Hospitality | Caring | Ownership Mindset | Performance | Growth

📌 Chef De Partie (Victoria)
🏢 Lancemore Group
📍 Victoria