Chef de Partie

Minor Hotels; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Exclusive hotel deals

Global perks

Retail rewards

Experiences

Health insurance offers

Parental leave

Job summary

Minor Hotels’ Oaks Cairns Hotel is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie on a casual basis to support our kitchen team. The role involves preparing and presenting dishes to high standards, maintaining hygiene, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operations.

You will rotate across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services, with weekend and holiday shifts. Competitive hourly rates reflect experience and brand standards, with strong opportunities for growth within Minor Hotels.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Cookery is required.
• Experience in a hotel or restaurant environment preferred.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and cooking meals to high standards following recipes.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Plate dishes and present them to brand standards.
• Assist in back-of-house rosters with the Chef in Charge.
• Oversee stock control and proper food storage.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen areas.
• Contribute to new menu item development with Head Chef.

Skills

Strong cooking knowledge

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Flexibility across service periods

Proactive attitude

Education

Certificate III in Cookery

Job description

Overview

Minor Hotels is one of Australasia’s largest accommodation providers, managing over 70 properties in the region and a global portfolio of 640 properties across more than 66 countries. Our brands, Anantara, Avani, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow, and Tivoli, span six continents, including Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America. Joining Minor means partnering with a diverse, expanding global organisation offering boundless opportunities to thrive and succeed.

Oaks Cairns Hotel

Oaks Cairns Hotel is looking for a skilled and reliable Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team on a casual basis.

This role is essential in supporting the smooth operation of the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene are consistently maintained.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in preparing and cooking meals to the highest standard, following recipes and maintaining consistency.
• Collaborate with and support fellow kitchen team members to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Take pride in plating and presenting beautifully crafted dishes, ensuring they are served to brand standards.
• Assist the Chef in Charge with preparing back-of-house rosters.
• Oversee stock control and ensure the safe and proper storage of food and kitchen supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across all kitchen areas, including equipment and storage.
• Contribute to the development of new menu items in partnership with the Head Chef.

Shift Details (subject To Change):

• Rotating roster across Monday to Sunday
• Shifts may include breakfast, lunch, and dinner services
• Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays

Hourly Rates (excluding Superannuation):

• Monday - Friday: $40.16 per hour
• Saturday: $48.20 per hour
• Sunday: $56.23 per hour

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Certificate III in Cookery qualification.
• Previous experience in a similar role within a hotel or restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine passion for cooking.
• Flexibility to work across all service periods as per the roster: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Additional Information

At Minor Hotels, we value our people as the heart of our success. Joining Minor means, you’ll enjoy a rewarding package designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance:

What We Offer:

• Career Growth: Learning and development programs to boost your career.
• Exclusive Hotel Deals: 50% off stays at Minor Hotels in Australasia; 20% off for friends and family.
• Global Perks: International accommodation discounts across our hotel brands.
• Retail Rewards: Cashback and discounts at 400+ top retailers in AU/NZ.
• Experiences: Discounted entertainment and activities.
• Banking and Insurance: Exclusive health insurance offers and workplace banking benefits.
• Generous Leave: Parental and birthday leave.
• Wellness Boost: EAP and tailored wellness support.

Our people drive the success of our business; We are a dynamic organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. We invest in your skills and foster a workplace culture that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

Currently, we are only accepting applications from candidates who have working rights within Australia or New Zealand.