Chef de Partie - Conference & Events

• Permanent full‑time opportunity
• Generous employee benefits and discounts across RACV products and 10 resorts
• Join a trusted Australian brand and Victoria’s largest member‑based organisation

Great Things Start Here

Be part of a purpose‑driven organisation creating meaningful travel and leisure experiences, useful home products and services, better outcomes for drivers, and a cleaner energy future.

RACV City Club has been awarded Club of the Year numerous times, ranking it amongst the world’s finest clubs. Featuring restaurants, accommodation, a fitness centre, spa, pool and conference facilities, the RACV City Club is a social, leisure and business hub designed to cater for the needs of all members.

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity to join the City Club Conferences & Events kitchen as a Chef de Partie, delivering refined culinary experiences for members, corporate guests and premium events.

This role is ideal for a chef who values quality, precision and consistency, and enjoys working in a polished, high‑volume environment. You will play a key role in delivering conferences, functions and large‑scale events, while supporting the smooth day‑to‑day operation of a respected City Club kitchen and contributing to the development of junior chefs.

This could be just the right role for you?

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, train and support apprentices, cooks and junior chefs, providing clear feedback and guidance
• Foster a positive, professional kitchen culture and support continuous improvement
• Build strong working relationships across kitchen teams and RACV properties
• Deliver consistent, high‑quality food across conferences, functions and events
• Cook confidently across multiple sections including hot kitchen, larder, pastry and butchery
• Manage section requisitions, stock rotation and waste minimisation
• Oversee day‑to‑day section operations, including mise en place and task delegation
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, sustainability and equipment handling

What you’ll need to be successful

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or higher), recognised in Australia
• Experience in a premium City Club, 4–5 star hotel, resort or conference & events kitchen
• Strong technical foundation across food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations
• Confidence working across sauces, cold larder, vegetables and butchery
• Excellent understanding of mise en place, section ownership and service flow
• Proven ability to maintain high standards of quality, presentation and consistency
• Experience mentoring and supporting junior chefs in a professional kitchen environment
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, stock control and waste minimisation
• Thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑expectation environment with strong organisation and attention to detail
• Clear communicator who works collaboratively and follows direction
• Genuine passion for refined food and delivering quality experiences for members and guests
• Flexibility to work a rotating 7‑day roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, industry‑benchmarked, plus penalties for evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Generous employee benefits and discounts across RACV products and 10 resorts
• Training, development and career progression opportunities
• Laundered uniform
• Genuine support from a highly experienced senior leadership team

The RACV Difference

Be part of a team that cares. Back your ambition and build a rewarding career with RACV.

Application Process

Learn more about RACV at careers.racv.com.au.

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia and consent to a criminal record check. You will also be asked to confirm your ability to perform the inherent requirements of the role as outlined in the Job Task Analysis - Chef/Cook.

At RACV, we value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.

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