Location: Singapore Airlines Lounge – Melbourne International Airport
Be part of something big!
Trippas White Group is one of Australia’s leading hospitality and food service providers, operating high-profile restaurants, cafés, corporate venues and events across the country. We are currently seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join our team at the prestigious Singapore Airlines Business Class and First Class Lounge at Melbourne International Airport.
This is a permanent full time salaried position within a premium international airline lounge setting.
The Role
As Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for delivering consistently high-quality food and supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing and presenting high-quality food in accordance with Trippas White Group and Singapore Airlines standards.
- Maintaining and enforcing food safety, hygiene and workplace procedures.
- Supporting daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced premium hospitality environment.
- Maintaining consistent food quality, presentation and portion standards.
- Working closely with the wider kitchen and lounge team to deliver a high standard of service to our guests and client.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a hotel, corporate hospitality or similarly diverse professional kitchen environment.
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent trade experience.
- Demonstrated experience in high-end catering and food preparation.
- A good working knowledge of Asian cuisines.
- A hands-on approach with strong organisation and time-management skills.
- A flexible and positive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong attention to food quality, presentation and detail.
- Professional communication, grooming and presentation standards.
- A genuine passion for producing great food and maintaining high kitchen standards.
- Essential Availability and Transport Requirements
This position operates across a 7-day rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays, with variable start and finish times.
Candidates must:
- Be available for very early starts from 2:30 am and late finishes up to 12:30 am.
- Be available to work weekends and public holidays as rostered.
- Hold a valid Victorian driver’s licence.
- Have their own reliable vehicle for commuting to and from Melbourne Airport.
- Due to the operating hours of the lounge and limited public transport availability during some shifts, access to your own vehicle is an essential requirement of this position.
Benefits and Culture:
- Permanent full-time salaried employment
- Staff parking provided
- Airport security pass provided
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
- Professional and safe working environment
- Opportunity to work in a premium international airline lounge
- Career opportunities across the wider Trippas White Group network
Trippas White Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous and First Nations Australians to apply.
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📌 Chef De Partie | Singapore Lounge, Melbourne
🏢 Trippas White Group
📍 Melbourne
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