Chef de Partie

Langham Hospitality Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts worldwide

Uniform provided and laundered

Complimentary staff meals

Job summary

The Langham Hotel Melbourne is seeking a casual Chef de Partie to join our high-energy Kitchen team. You will work with a brigade of about 50 colleagues and contribute to the food and beverage department's success.

Ideal candidates will have formal culinary qualifications, 2+ years in a similar role, and proven ability to handle large-volume production in a luxury hotel setting. Rotating shifts over a 7-day schedule are expected.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary qualifications required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience in fast-paced environments and large-volume production is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Control the function of their section and assist in contributing to the overall F&B department profit.
• Ensure all menus and foods produced in their section meet Head Chef and management standards.
• Daily menu planning and preparation for their section with the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef.
• Advise on waste minimisation and lead on-the-job training sessions.
• Coordinate staffing coverage and report issues to Sous/Head Chef.
• Give instructions to junior staff to run their section correctly.
• Read daily reservations and forecasts to plan work.
• Order food products and manage requisitions for the section.
• Maintain hygiene in line with City and State Health Department codes.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication

Work well under pressure

Education

Culinary qualifications

2+ years experience in luxury hotel/large volume production

Job description

The Langham Hotel Melbourne is currently looking for a casual Chef de Partie to join our highly acclaimed fast paced Kitchen team.

You will have the opportunity to work with the Kitchen Brigade which consists of approximately 50 colleagues. This is an exciting opportunity for you to grow your hotel skill set in order to build a career with-in The Langham, shall you be determined and dedicated.

Previous experience in a fast paced working environment will be highly regarded, along with demonstrated experience in large volume production cooking.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Control the function of their section and assist in contributing to the overall food and beverage department profit.
• Ensure all menus and foods produced in their section are to the standards set down by the Head Chef and management team.
• Responsible for the daily menu planning of their respective section with the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef.
• Responsible for daily preparation of all food requirements and daily specials for their section.
• Advise other chefs on duty, on ways to minimise waste.
• Develop and conduct on-the-job training sessions with all colleagues at lower levels.
• Check colleague's work schedules to ensure appropriate coverage for the shift. Any concerns must be reported to either the Sous Chef or Head Chef.
• Give effective instructions to colleagues of a lower grade to run their section correctly.
• Read and understand daily reservations and forecasts as necessary.
• Order food products to service the section's operational needs. Requisition of those products via the system in place.
• Ensure that their section maintains the standards set by the City and State Health Department Codes through proper cleaning and maintenance.
• Ensure that the above applies in accordance with established standards with respect to preparation, storage, sanitation and general hygiene.

For this role, your attributes will be inclusive of the following:

• Formal qualifications in Culinary.
• at least2 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within a luxury hotel or similar environment
• Proven skills in cooking breakfast for large volumes
• Strong technical skills within the pan and grill areas
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven organisational & time management skills
• Team player
• Quality awareness

The successful candidate will be required to work rotating shifts over a 7-day period.

In return for your expertise and professionalism, you will be rewarded with hotel discounts worldwide, discount car parking, uniform provided and laundered, complimentary staff meals, and opportunities to learn new skills and grow your career. You'll join a team passionate about 'Knowing our Guests and Building Great Memories'.

This role has an opportunity for growth. We are looking for the 'right' candidate, who leads by example and thrives on teamwork to ensure the growth of the department!