Chef de Partie

ORPHEUS ISLAND LODGE is an all-inclusive, luxury island lodge located in the Great Barrier Reef. With a selection of rooms, suites and villas, Orpheus Island is the ultimate in secluded, unspoiled tropical paradise - stretching across 11km of immaculate turquoise coastline.

The lodge is a food-lover's haven, offering daily changing menus that showcase the riches of the region. Best suited to the island's tropical surrounding, Orpheus Island has a strong focus of local produce that has been freshly caught and grown, making the kitchen the ultimate dream for any chef.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This is your chance to join the team at Orpheus Island Lodge as part of Morris Escapes (formerly Northern Escapes). We are looking for a highly skilled, professional Chef de Partie - a person who is capable of driving excellent product, service and team culture. At Orpheus Island Lodge, and across all Morris Escapes destinations, we are dedicated to ensuring the highest level of service and the smooth operation of all kitchen operations.

As Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting kitchen & front-of-house staff in delivering great food on a consistent basis;
• On-shift management of your section;
• Maintaining service standards & contributing to team culture & guest experience;
• Creative menu development with senior chefs;
• Helping with catering for special events & private dining experiences;
• Making recipes from scratch, using only locally-sourced ingredients;
• Financial & cost management within scope of responsibilities;
• Helping to train, motivate & develop junior kitchen workers;
• Ordering & stock control;
• Quality control of food preparation & presentation;
• Preparing & cooking all food items;
• Helping to maintain kitchen procedures;
• Ensuring compliance to all regulations, food safety standards & WHS requirements; and
• General kitchen operational duties as required.

Full-Time Salary: $75,000 - $80,000

ABOUT YOU:

To be successful in this position, you will need to have/be:

• a hands-on Chef de Partie ready to take on a new role;
• experience in high-end restaurants & private resort dining;
• appropriate trade qualifications/training;
• at least 3+ years experience at minimum Chef de Partie level;
• excellent technical knowledge;
• a supporting & strong team member;
• willingness to learn & grow within your trade;
• leadership & management skills;
• exceptional time management & organisational skills;
• the ability to work well under pressure;
• the ability to cater for dietaries without compromising on enjoyment;
• a reliable & flexible attitude; and
• a natural communicator who finds it easy to speak with guests & colleagues.

If you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, we would love to hear from you.

ABOUT US:

At Orpheus Island Lodge, we offer much more than just on-site opportunities. Orpheus Island Lodge operates as part of Morris Escapes (formerly Northern Escapes), a collection of hotels and luxury lodges across Queensland. The Morris Escapes portfolio currently includes Beechmont Estate, Orpheus Island Lodge, Pelorus Island and Mt Mulligan Lodge.

Morris Escapes is part of the Morris Group of companies, incorporating a diverse collection of businesses spread across Australia and the world, in industries including tourism, hospitality, aviation and technology.

Morris Group also includes Morris Hospitality, offering a diverse array of hospitality experiences that includes breweries, pubs and restaurants. After starting with CBCo Brewing in Margaret River WA, Morris Hospitality is now largely based in Victoria with venues including the Albert Park Hotel, Portsea Hotel, Railway Club Hotel, Half Moon, The Vincent, O'Connell's and Lucky Coq, and also the Julatten Hotel in Queensland.

Morris Group is also the owner of the world-class holiday destinations The Ville Resort-Casino and Ardo Hotel, both located in Townsville QLD.

As part of Morris Group, we are passionate about driving sustainability action and being part of the shift toward a net zero future. That's why sustainable practices are at the heart of everything we do. We live and breathe it so that future generations can enjoy all the spoils our region has to offer. We are continuously working toward group-wide goals that focus on People, Place and Planet. We're on a mission to end a better way to do the work we love and to make a positive impact for the world around us.

If you excel in delivering the highest level of culinary service, we want to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person