Chef de Partie

Accor Apartments & Realty; Bowral; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor Apartments & Realty in Bowral is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to uphold high dining standards and contribute to innovative menus. You will work closely with the kitchen brigade to ensure quality, timing, and presentation across shifts.

The role focuses on mentoring junior staff, controlling food costs, and maintaining a safe, clean kitchen in line with HACCP and local regulations. Flexibility to cover weekends/public holidays and strong organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen as a Demi Chef or Chef de Partie.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and compliance matters, with a solid grasp of HACCP management.
• In this culture-driven workplace, you will lead, nurture junior chefs and enhance productivity.
• A certification in commercial cookery is required, and a valid certificate in safe food handling or safety supervision is preferred.
• Strong organisational abilities for preparation, planning, and cost control.
• Able to work across a range of shifts including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage your kitchen section efficiently, ensuring a smooth service flow while providing assistance to other sections as needed
• Take charge at the pass when required and monitor food and labour costs within budget
• Maintain a consistent standard of high-quality, well-presented dishes aligned with property guidelines and service timelines
• Provide guidance and training to junior kitchen staff, helping them grow in their roles
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and organised with a strong emphasis on food safety standards

Skills

Chef de Partie

Demi Chef

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Leadership

Cost control

Shift flexibility

Education

Certificate in Commercial Cookery

Safe Food Handling Certificate (preferred)

Job description

Purpose

As Chef de Partie, you will play a pivotal role in delivering memorable dining experience to our guests. Working closely with all members of the kitchen brigade, your role is to maintain the high standards and contribute to the development of innovative and delicious dishes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage your kitchen section efficiently, ensuring a smooth service flow while providing assistance to other sections as needed
• Take charge at the pass when required and keep a close eye on food and labour costs, staying within budget constraints
• Maintain a consistent standard of high-quality, well-presented dishes that align with our property's guidelines and service timelines
• Provide guidance and training to junior kitchen staff, helping them grow in their roles
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and organised, with a strong emphasis on food safety standards

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen setting as a Demi Chef or Chef de Partie
• Proficient knowledge of and adherence to local regulations, particularly in health, safety, and compliance matters, along with a solid grasp of HACCP management
• In this culture-driven workplace, you will be a dedicated leader, focused on nurturing junior chefs, fostering their growth, and enhancing productivity
• A certification in commercial cookery is required, and it is preferred that you also possess a valid certificate in safe food handling or food safety supervision
• Strong organisational abilities for preparation, planning, and cost control
• Flexibly to work across a range of shifts including weekends and public holidays as required