Chef de Partie | Daintree, QLD

About the Role

Silky Oaks Lodge is seeking a talented and passionate Chef de Partie to join our culinary team, nestled within the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest. This is a rare opportunity to work in a stunning natural setting where the landscape shapes everything, from the ingredients on the plate to the experience at the table.

Reporting to the Sous Chef and Executive Chef, you will take ownership of your section and contribute to a dining experience that reflects the beauty and produce of tropical Far North Queensland. Accommodation available if required.

Key responsibilities include:

Running your designated section to a consistently high standard during service

Preparing and presenting dishes in line with menu specifications and lodge standards

Contributing to menu development and seasonal produce sourcing

Maintaining food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance across your section

Supporting and mentoring junior kitchen staff

Assisting with stock management, ordering and minimising wastage

Working collaboratively with the broader kitchen team to deliver a seamless dining experience

About You

You are a passionate and skilled chef with a strong foundation in a quality kitchen environment, ready to bring your creativity and work ethic to a truly special setting.

You will ideally have:

Previous experience as a Chef de Partie

Experience in a fine dining, lodge, or premium restaurant environment

A current Commercial Cookery Certificate or equivalent

Strong attention to detail and pride in your craft

The ability to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays

Current Australian working rights

The salary range for this role is between $79,500 to $81,500 AUD per annum.

About Us

Beckons is built around journeys of discovery for curious travelers seeking deeper connection to place, culture, and the natural world. Through a growing collection of lodges in some of the world's most rare and remarkable destinations, the brand is guided by a regenerative approach to luxury travel, one that goes beyond sustainability to create positive, lasting impact for landscapes, wildlife, and the communities who call these places home.

The Beckons collection includes five award-winning properties in Australia, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, Longitude 131° at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa, Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, Silky Oaks Lodge at the Daintree Rainforest, The Louise in the Barossa Valley, while across the Tasman Sea in New Zealand lies the century-young Huka Lodge in Taupō. In the Americas: Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, Tierra Atacama and Tierra Patagonia in Chile.