Chef de Partie

Accor Apartments & Realty; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor Apartments & Realty is seeking a dedicated Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team and deliver memorable dining experiences. You will lead your section, ensure timely service, and train junior chefs while upholding high standards.

You will monitor food safety and costs, maintain HACCP guidelines, and assist across sections as needed in a dynamic, culture-driven environment, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous professional kitchen experience as a Demi Chef or Chef de Partie.
• Knowledge of local regulations, health, safety and compliance, with HACCP understanding.
• In this culture-driven workplace, you’ll lead and mentor junior chefs.
• Certification in commercial cookery is required; safe food handling or food safety supervision is preferred.
• Strong organisational abilities for prep, planning, and cost control.
• Ability 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

Food safety

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Education

Commercial cookery

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