Chef de Partie

Peppers Retreats, Resorts and Hotels; Bowral; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Peppers Craigieburn in Bowral NSW is seeking a Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team. You will work closely with all kitchen members to maintain high standards and contribute to innovative dishes, while managing your section efficiently and mentoring junior chefs.

The role requires a commercial cookery certification and a focus on food safety and cost control. Flexible to work across weekends and public holidays in a culture-driven Accor-backed setting.

Qualifications

• Demi Chef or Chef de Partie with professional kitchen experience.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, health, safety and compliance.
• Able to lead and mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Certification in commercial cookery is required; safe food handling certificate preferred.
• Excellent organisational skills for prep, planning and cost control.
• Willing to work across 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 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

Chef de Partie

Leadership

HACCP knowledge

Cost control

Flexibility

Education

Commercial cookery certification

Job description

Peppers Retreats, Resorts and Hotels – Bowral NSW

Nestled near Bowral in the NSW Southern Highlands (an hour and a half south of Sydney CBD) you will find Peppers Craigieburn. This elegant country property offers guests a range of hotel rooms and suites, dining at its Hickory’s Restaurant and Bar, and numerous options to cater for meetings and events -with weddings being a specialty! On your days off, why not enjoy the heritage towns of the local area with their abundance of elegant boutiques, artisan shops, cafes, pubs, wineries and restaurants.

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
• ALL Heartist Membership -Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!
• Family & Friends Discounts-Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you
• Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program-Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays
• Learn Your Way-Support your career development with access to Accor’s industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy
• Build Your Network-With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide
• Worldwide Opportunities-We are a world leading hotel operator! With over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,000 across 110 countries, offering limitless opportunities to grow your career
• At Accor, we welcome you as you are. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Accor is an inclusive company, building diverse teams across the globe.