Chef de Partie

Mercure Hotels; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Accor Academy

Discounted F&B & Accommodation

Refer-a-friend bonus

Parental Leave Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill is seeking a hands-on Chef de Partie to own a section, deliver high-quality dishes and contribute to menu development in a fast-paced, collaborative kitchen. You’ll help ensure safety, accuracy and efficiency while mentoring junior team members.

Join a team backed by Accor’s global network, with opportunities to grow, learn via the Accor Academy and enjoy staff benefits including discounted F&B and accommodation worldwide.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Chef de Partie or similar kitchen role.
• Strong passion for food and consistent presentation.
• Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe kitchen practices.
• Willingness to learn, share ideas and support development of others.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your section, including preparation, cooking and presentation of dishes.
• Maintain high standards of quality, portion control and presentation.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with daily kitchen operations and menu execution.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards are kept at all times.
• Manage stock rotation and minimise waste to maximise efficiency.
• Collaborate with the wider kitchen and F&B teams to keep service running smoothly.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a positive kitchen culture.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Food safety

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Under pressure

Positive attitude

Roster flexibility

Education

Certificate III in cookery

Job description

Company Description

Parklands Social - NY Deli & Grill is open and bringing a fresh New York-inspired dining experience to Spring Hill! Now, we’re looking for a passionate and driven Full-Time Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team and be part of what comes next.

Working alongside our talented culinary and leadership teams, you’ll play an important role in delivering great food, maintaining high kitchen standards and creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. From preparing quality dishes and keeping your section running smoothly to bringing new ideas to the table, this is an opportunity to make your mark in a growing food and beverage operation.

If you love working in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in your craft and enjoy being part of a team that backs each other, we’d love to hear from you!

Join Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill, part of the global Accor network, bringing together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels and 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations worldwide. At Accor, we believe in you and the unique skills, ideas and personality you bring to the table. With opportunities to learn, grow and build your career across our hotels and brands, there’s plenty of room to develop your craft.

As a Heartist, you’ll be part of a team that believes hospitality is about more than just service. Every dish, every interaction and every little detail helps create a positive and memorable experience for our guests, our colleagues and our community. Together, we bring our passion for hospitality to life and work towards a more responsible future.

Bring your passion, share your ideas and grow with us at Parklands Social!

Job Description

As our Chef de Partie, you’ll take ownership of your section and help deliver the quality, consistency and creativity that make Parklands Social - NY Deli & Grill a great place to dine.

Your Day-to-day Will Include

• Taking responsibility for the preparation, cooking and presentation of dishes across your section.
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency, portion control and presentation.
• Supporting the Sous Chef and Head Chef with daily kitchen operations, menu execution and new ideas.
• Ensuring food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards are always maintained.
• Managing stock rotation, food storage and preparation to minimise waste and maximise efficiency.
• Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen and Food & Beverage teams to keep service running smoothly.
• Supporting and guiding junior team members, sharing your knowledge and helping build a positive kitchen culture.
• Contributing to a kitchen environment where teamwork, communication and a genuine passion for food come first.

Why this opportunity?

• Make your mark: Be part of the next chapter of Parklands Social - NY Deli & Grill as we continue to grow our reputation and dining experience.
• Bring your ideas to the table: Have the opportunity to contribute to menu development, improve processes and share your passion for great food.
• Develop your skills: Work alongside an experienced culinary team and continue building your knowledge and confidence.
• Be part of a great team: Join a supportive kitchen environment where collaboration, respect and a positive attitude matter.
• Build your career: Take advantage of development opportunities within Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill and the wider Accor network.

About you

You’re a hands-on chef who takes pride in your work, enjoys the buzz of a busy kitchen and understands that great food starts with great teamwork.

Ideally, You’ll Bring

• Previous experience in a Chef de Partie or similar kitchen role.
• A genuine passion for food, quality ingredients and consistent presentation.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your section during busy service periods.
• A solid understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe kitchen practices.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards.
• A positive attitude, strong communication skills and a team-first mindset.
• A willingness to learn, share ideas and support the development of others.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, as required.
• Certificate III in cookery

Additional Information

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. With 5400+ Hotels across 110+ countries, the opportunities are endless!

• Learn your Way - Access to our Accor Academy so you can learn while you earn!
• Work Your Way - Flexibility to ensure a work life balance!
• Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation worldwide
• Accor's refer-a-friend bonus
• Accor's Parental Leave Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program