Job Description
Summary
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Margaret River Hotel is seeking a passionate and experienced Chef de Partie to join our opening team as we launch an exciting new chapter in the heart of Western Australia's renowned wine region. This permanent full-time role is ideal for a motivated chef with 3-5 years of professional kitchen experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited by the opportunity to help shape a new culinary destination from day one.
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Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional food experiences across our bar, dining room and event operations while contributing to the culture, standards, and success of our opening team.
Key Responsibilities
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Take ownership of an assigned kitchen section, ensuring consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes.
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Prepare, cook, and service menu items to exceptional standards during busy service periods.
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Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in maintaining smooth daily kitchen operations.
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Ensure all food is prepared safely, efficiently, and in line with recipe and quality specifications.
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Assist with stock control, ordering, stock rotation, and minimisation of food wastage.
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Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant work setting in accordance with food safety and health regulations.
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Contribute ideas for menu development, seasonal specials,



and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Assist in training, mentoring, and supporting junior kitchen team members.
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Lead by example in fostering a positive, qualified, and collaborative team culture.
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About You
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3-5 years' experience in a professional kitchen, ideally within a hotel, restaurant, or high-volume hospitality environment.
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Relevant commercial cookery qualifications or equivalent industry experience.
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Strong technical cooking skills and a genuine passion for quality food and hospitality.
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Ability to remain calm, organised, and productive under pressure.
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Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety requirements.
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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Reliable, motivated, and committed to maintaining high standards.
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Enthusiastic about being part of an opening team and helping establish a strong kitchen culture from the outset.
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What We Offer
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The opportunity to be part of the opening team of the Margaret River Hotel.
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Career development opportunities within a growing hospitality business.
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A supportive and collaborative team environment.
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Competitive salary and stable full-time employment.
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The chance to live and work in one of Australia's premier food, wine, and tourism destinations.
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📌 Chef De Partie (Western Australia)
🏢 Heytesbury Pty
📍 Western Australia