Chef de Partie

Accorhotel; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted stays at Accor Hotels

Staff travel rates with Qantas/JEtstar

Staff meals on duty

Learning & development programs

Job summary

Accor is recruiting a Full Time - Chef de Partie to lead kitchen operations at Canberra Qantas Lounges. You will support the Head Chef, supervise daily kitchen activities, and contribute to menu planning and staff training to deliver exceptional, high-quality dishes.

Ideal candidates will have formal culinary qualifications, HACCP/WHS knowledge, and full working rights in Australia, with flexibility for weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and team coordination in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Knowledge of HACCP and WHS requirements is essential.
• Availability to work a flexible roster, including weekends and public holidays.
• Formal culinary qualifications are required (Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent).
• Must have full working rights within Australia and be able to pass police background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading and motivating the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Prepare fortnightly menu changes across three lounges.
• Contribute to staff training, development and supervise daily operations.
• Support Head Chef with cost control and smooth daily operations.
• Maintain safety and high standards across all kitchen activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

HACCP

WHS

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

At Accor our goal is that every personfeels welcomeandfeels valued. We ensure that everyone can come as they are, and feel like they belong. As one big team, we know that only together can we do amazing things! The world is more welcoming when we’re connected heart to heart. How do we do it? We care, we dare, we place people at the heart of everything we do.

What do we do?

Accor operates a selection of Qantas Lounges globally, bring our service passion and values to the aviation industry. Every day we connect with thousands of travelers as they adventure around Australia and the world.

Qantas Lounges by Accor provides a relaxing start to a holiday, an efficient workspace between flights, and a welcoming pause on the way to anywhere. With a range of offerings from upscale to luxury, our Lounges receive rave reviews from both our customers and our team.

We are seeking a highly motivated Full Time - Chef de Partieto join our welcoming team providing the highest quality food for our guests and help lead our kitchen team at Canberra Qantas Lounges!

Job Description

As our Full Time - Chef de Partie you are working as a leader within the kitchen team, providing support to our Head Chef. You will have experience in working al la carte dining as well as in a buffet environment.

All of our kitchen roles are focused on exciting our guests with flair and enthusiasm and demonstrating a genuine passion for cooking the highest quality of dishes

• Assisting leading and motivating the kitchen team to consistently deliver high quality food for our guest
• Preparing fortnightly menu changes across our three lounges
• Contributing to employee training, development and supervise daily operations
• Supporting Head Chefwith cost control, to ensure smooth daily operations
• Detail-focused with the ability to deliver consistently high-quality food under pressure
• Knowledge of a wide range of cooking methods and techniques
• Time management skills with the ability to multitask
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with all levels of team members

Qualifications

What we are looking for

• Previous experience as a Demi Chef or Chef de Partie working in a similar fast-paced environment with a minimum of 2-year experience
• Strong leadership, communication and team coordination skills
• Understanding of HACCP and WHS requirements
• Availability to work a flexible roster, including weekends and public holidays

Qualifications

• Formal culinary qualifications (e.g., Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent)
• MUST have full working rights within Australia
• Ability to pass a federal police background and security check

Additional Information

Great benefits with two iconic travel partners - Accor and Qantas!

• Discounted Stays at Accor Hotels - Globally over 3,000 hotels
• Staff travel rates with Qantas, Jetstar & Jetstar Asia
• Staff Meals & Barista coffee on duty
• Work with two iconic businesses and experience the buzz of the working in the Aviation industry
• Excellent working conditions & career opportunities
• Great learning and development programs available
• A company genuinely focused on its team members