Chef de Partie - Full Time | Hippo, QT Wellington

Posted Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 12:00 pm | Expires Thursday, 9 July 2026 at 11:59 am About EVT QT Hotels & Resorts is EVT’s premium lifestyle hotel brand, with locations in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Pioneers behind the philosophy of ‘unexpected and unrequested’, with every guest engagement presenting an opportunity to delight, and every QT property inspired by local influence with signature quirk. And our people? With personalities as diverse as each property, individuality is more than encouraged. EVT has an endless range of roles and career paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award‑winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Thredbo. Once you’re in, there’s no limits on where your career could take you. Role Overview This is a full‑time Chef de Partie position working in Hippo, QT Wellington’s signature restaurant. Known for its bold flavours, European influence, and theatrical QT style, Hippo delivers refined cuisine with personality. As a key member of the kitchen leadership team, you’ll take ownership of your section, support daily service excellence, and help bring creative, high‑quality dishes to life. You’ll work closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to deliver unforgettable guest experiences while mentoring junior team members and upholding the highest culinary standards. Key Responsibilities Prepare, cook, and present high‑quality dishes in line with QT Wellington standards Take ownership of your section, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency Support the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations Maintain strong food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness standards Assist with stock control, ordering, and minimising wastage Contribute to menu development and creative input where appropriate Ensure smooth service during busy periods while maintaining calm and focus Train and mentor junior kitchen team members What You’ll Bring Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or a strong Commis Chef ready to step up Passion for food, creativity, and delivering standout dining experiences Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety standards Ability to perform under pressure in a fast‑paced, premium dining environment Positive attitude and strong team collaboration skills Excellent attention to detail and presentation Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays How You Work Daymaker ethos — no one’s too big for the small things Hands‑on and non‑hierarchical — leads from the front Resilient and solutions‑focused — stays calm, moves fast Growth mindset — learns, shares, and levels up others Perks from Day One As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels — no ivory towers. 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more $2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar Delicious staff meals and barista coffee on shift Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities Apply Now Join QT Wellington and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker. Send your CV and a short cover letter. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and review applications as they come in — don’t wait! When you click apply, you’ll be taken to our secure EVT careers portal (powered by Dayforce). #J-18808-Ljbffr