Chef de Partie

With properties in some of Australia’s most iconic locations, NRMA Parks & Resorts (and NRMA Tasmania) provides accommodation that suits every budget and style – from campsites to luxury resorts. From Tropical North Queensland to the remote Tasmanian wilderness, we connect holidaymakers with incredible natural destinations that offer more than a change of scenery.

Owned by the NRMA Group, we have a large team across our holiday parks, resorts and support office who love what they do, all working together to make holiday magic. Because creating unforgettable holidays is not just our job – it’s in our nature.

Strahan is a small town and working port that serves as the gateway to the stunning UNESCO Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Located approximately 4.5 hours from Hobart or Launceston, Strahan Village is located in the heart of Strahan and offers an abundance of character and unique stories of the area’s pioneering history. With 132 guest rooms, 4 food and beverage outlets and the award winning Gordon River Cruises experience, this unique destination offers every opportunity to fall in love with the charm and beauty of Tasmania’s west coast.

• With your experience, create an impact on our guests in this full-time, hands-on and detail orientated role
• Ensure our guests have a great dining experience and make holiday memories
• $70,000-$75,000 plus superannuation
• Staff accommodation and meals package available 

What you’ll do:

You may work in a variety of our dining venues, providing exceptional service with a warm welcome. You’ll treat our guests and customers as individuals, offering tailored options and solutions with a resilient and can-do attitude. On a daily basis your tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Undertake general or specialised cooking, baking, pastry cooking or butchering duties, as required​ to a high standard
• Monitor the hygiene of food preparation areas and equipment
• Under the direction of the Head or Executive Chef, you will be responsible for kitchen management including portion and stock control and for the supervision and training of other kitchen staff.

What you’ll bring:  

• Significant hands-on experience in kitchen operations with a clear understanding of the logistics of restaurants and functions catering
•  Previous experience of modern Australian cooking
• A passion for your trade and for creating and presenting contemporary dishes using local produce
• Demonstrated excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated computer literacy, particularly with common office applications
• Formal qualifications in commercial cookery
• The ability to work productively in a fast-paced, buzzing work environment, dealing with a high volume of covers in a short period of time
• Possess a Do Food Safely Certificate of completion
• Flexible attitude to work hours over a 7 day roster, including weekends and public holidays

What’s in it for you?

At NRMA Parks & Resorts our benefits include more than just great discounts. Here's a taste of what you can expect:

• Travel discounts on SIXT car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts.
• Complimentary myNRMA membership including free Roadside Assistance & discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more
• Our reward and recognition program 'My Thanks'
• Employee referral program where you may be eligible for a referral bonus of up to $2,000
• Grow, progress or relocate with us and move around the country to one of our many other holiday parks or resorts.

Know you belong:

At NRMA Parks and Resorts we celebrate and welcome difference and work together to create an inclusive workplace where our people feel respected, heard, valued and connected no matter what background or experience. We welcome people from all walks of life and embrace unique perspectives.

Are you nodding your head as you read this?  Ready to roll up your sleeves and really make a difference? Apply now!  We cannot wait to hear from you!

As part of our recruitment process, all employees at NRMA Parks and Resorts are subject to mandatory pre-employment checks.