Chef de Partie

Ovolo Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel benefits

Wellbeing programme

Community programme

Autonomous role

Job summary

Ovolo Brisbane is seeking an experienced CDP Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team. You will lead a section, ensure top quality, manage mise en place, and contribute to developing innovative menus across our acclaimed hotel outlets.

You will thrive under pressure, mentor juniors, and uphold WHS and food hygiene standards to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience at CDP level or Senior Demi Chef.
• Mise en place, teamwork and high kitchen standards are essential.
• Ability to train and mentor junior cooks and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in menu planning, implementation and execution.
• Control food preparation and manage wastage for your section.
• Lead by example as a hands-on chef with strong QA.
• Develop and maintain high food standards and new concepts.

Skills

CDP Chef

Kitchen leadership

Food preparation

WHS knowledge

Job description

Founded in 2010, we're an independently owned and operated lifestyle brand with hotels & restaurants across Hong Kong, Australia, and Indonesia. Over the years we've grown exponentially, both in size and confidence. But our attitude towards our guests and our passion for what Ovolo stands for remains as strong as ever. We've never been afraid to be ourselves, to zig when the others zag, to be creative and spontaneous, and to stand out from the crowd. It's what we're famous for. It's what we love.

Our mission is to share happiness. With bright eyes and even brighter minds, we create the kind of good vibrations that carry far and wide. Across continents and overseas. Throughout hotel lobbies and beyond. It's everywhere you look. Places filled with a special kind of sparkle that keeps people coming back for more.

And want to know what makes Ovolo more special, more unique, and more original than all the rest? Our people. Just the way they are. At Ovolo, we want you to be yourself. It's what keeps us from swimming in the 'sea of sameness '. That's why here we've ditched the tired old 'corporate scripts' and empowered our people to speak from the heart. Characters and mavericks, come one, come all. We're after you with all your you-ness.

The Kazza - Above Rooftop

ABOVE is Brisbane’s ultimate rooftop destination. An all-day oasis that transforms from a relaxed poolside lounge to an elevated evening experience. Inspired by the rooftop bars of Beirut yet grounded in the casual comfort of the Fortitude Valley, it's a place that welcomes creatives, weekend wanderers, date-night duos, and the cool neighbours.

The Gig

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Assisting in menu planning, implementation, and execution
• Controlling food preparation and managing wastage for your section
• Leading by example as a hands-on-chef with excellent quality assurance and standards
• Assisting in the development through innovative and original menu planning and maintenance of high food standards
• Establishing and maintaining effective employee working relationships at all times
• You will enjoy being on tools and bringing our creations to life
• Bring your on-trend ideas, new dishes, new concepts and new menus to make our food offering the best in the area
• Good knowledge of WHS, food hygiene and efficient kitchen processes
• Your team thinks you're absolutely fabulous and you LOVE to train your peeps
• You work fantastically under pressure, are cucumber cool and a natural-born leader who gets things done
• You love the face-to-face guest experience and LOVE getting to know your guests

About you

At Ovolo, we are all about YOU. We provide a fun and exciting environment, and all we ask is that you give us your dedication to our brand and, most importantly, your team! This is a full-time position. As our CDP Chef, you will thrive on the pressure of the Kitchen, understanding that mise en place and teamwork are key to a successful service. You will continuously strive for perfection in every dish, always ensuring consistency and balance. You will ideally have a minimum of 4 years' work experience at a CDP level or Senior Demi Chef, looking to take the next step in your career.

What you'll get...

• Well, there's the chance to shine in a brilliant team environment in Australia, Hong Kong and now Indonesia - bring your personality and sense of fun to work and the most amazing team to work with.
• Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you
• Receive Hotel benefits in rooms and our fabulous F&B outlets
• Stay Fit and Fabulous; be involved in our Wellbeing Programmes
• Develop relationships and make a difference to other people's lives through our Community Programme
• Autonomous role with oodles of creative license & chance to showcase your entrepreneurial talent