Chef de Partie

Accor Apartments & Realty; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor Apartments & Realty is seeking a Chef de Partie to deliver memorable dining experiences and support the kitchen brigade in maintaining high standards. You will contribute to menu development and ensure timely, beautifully plated dishes for our guests.

You will lead and train junior staff, manage your section, and monitor food safety and cost controls while adapting to an evolving environment. Weekend and public holiday shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen as a Demi Chef or Chef de Partie.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and compliance regulations and HACCP.
• Leadership of junior chefs and staff development.
• Certification in commercial cookery and food safety accreditation preferred.
• Strong organisational skills and cost control.
• Ability to work across weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage your kitchen section efficiently and support other sections as needed.
• Take charge at the pass and monitor food and labour costs within budget.
• Maintain high-quality, well-presented dishes aligned with guidelines and timelines.
• Provide guidance and training to junior kitchen staff.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and organised with a focus on food safety.

Skills

Demi Chef

Chef de Partie

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Cost control

Leadership

Shift flexibility

Regulatory compliance

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