Chef de Partie, Melbourne Airport
Delaware North
Date: 1 week ago
City: Melbourne, Victoria
Contract type: Full time

The opportunity
Delaware North Australia is hiring a passionate and experienced Chef de Partie to join our culinary team at Melbourne Airport.
Join a globally recognised hospitality company and showcase your culinary expertise in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. As a Chef de Partie, you’ll be responsible for overseeing a section of the kitchen, maintaining high standards of food preparation and presentation and supporting the Head Chef in ensuring smooth kitchen operations.
What We Offer
Melbourne Airport serves as a primary transportation hub in Australia, facilitating travel for millions of passengers each year. The airport features a range of amenities, including lounges, dining options, shopping outlets, and traveler services. You will be part of an industry-leading team that shapes the travel experience for countless guests.
Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.
Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.
Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!
At Delaware North Australia & New Zealand, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, orientations, and experiences. Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and thrives on collaboration.
Delaware North Australia is hiring a passionate and experienced Chef de Partie to join our culinary team at Melbourne Airport.
Join a globally recognised hospitality company and showcase your culinary expertise in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. As a Chef de Partie, you’ll be responsible for overseeing a section of the kitchen, maintaining high standards of food preparation and presentation and supporting the Head Chef in ensuring smooth kitchen operations.
What We Offer
- Enjoy exclusive discounts on food and drinks across our outlets
- Airport ASIC pass valid for 24 months
- Reward and Recognition program
- Training and development opportunities
- Be part of a global company with opportunities across resorts, airports and stadiums worldwide
- Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs and ordering food supplies
- Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
- Highly skilled at minimising waste
- Demonstrate a solid understanding HACCP and Food Safety standards
- Collaborate with the Head Chef to establish, execute and evaluate food service standards
- Monitor dish quality throughout preparation and presentation stages
- Address food preparation issues with managers, kitchen and waiting staff
- Demonstrate techniques and provide advice on cooking procedures
- Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery (minimum)
- Proven experience as a Chef de Partie in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
- Strong understanding of Food Safety and HACCP standards
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Strong team player with the capacity to work independently
- Effective and clear communication skills
- Creativity and passion for food with a commitment to exceptional service
- The ability to mentor culinary team members
- Flexibility to a work a variety of shifts over a 7 day a week roster, covering weekdays and weekends
- Permanent full-time employment, minimum 38 hours averaged over 4 weeks
Melbourne Airport serves as a primary transportation hub in Australia, facilitating travel for millions of passengers each year. The airport features a range of amenities, including lounges, dining options, shopping outlets, and traveler services. You will be part of an industry-leading team that shapes the travel experience for countless guests.
Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.
Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.
Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!
At Delaware North Australia & New Zealand, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, orientations, and experiences. Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and thrives on collaboration.
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