Chef de Partie

Peppers Retreats, Resorts and Hotels; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Peppers Retreats, Resorts and Hotels – Southbank VIC is seeking a Chef de Partie to deliver memorable dining experiences in a vibrant kitchen. You will work closely with the kitchen brigade to maintain high standards, manage a section efficiently and contribute to cost control while ensuring timely service.

The role requires a commercial cookery certification, HACCP know-how and a proven ability to lead and train junior chefs.

Qualifications

• Certification in commercial cookery required
• Solid HACCP knowledge and food safety compliance
• Strong leadership, coaching and training abilities
• Excellent organisational skills and cost control awareness
• Flexibility to work across shifts, weekends and public holidays

Responsibilities

• Manage your kitchen section efficiently to ensure smooth service flow
• Take charge at the pass when required and monitor food and labour costs within budget
• Maintain high-quality, well-presented dishes aligned with property guidelines and service timelines
• Provide guidance and training to junior kitchen staff
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe and organised with a focus on food safety standards

Job description

Peppers Retreats, Resorts and Hotels – Southbank VIC

Shadow Play by Peppers is in a class of its own. Set around the Yarra River, one kilometre from Melbourne CBD, it offers guests a range of one and two bedroom apartments with floor to ceiling windows and contemporary décor. Guests can wine and dine at Edwin Wine Bar and Cellar, which celebrates and supports local produce within their creations. Then there is the lavish lounge and library with adjoining patio, where guests can soak in the fresh breezes and make use of the barbecue area. When not working, with its central position, you will have Melbourne's world famous shopping, restaurants and cafés on your doorstep and popular attractions within walking distance.

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
• ALL Heartist Membership -Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!
• Family & Friends Discounts-Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you
• Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program-Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays
• Learn Your Way-Support your career development with access to Accor’s industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy
• Build Your Network-With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide
• Worldwide Opportunities-We are a world leading hotel operator! With over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,000 across 110 countries, offering limitless opportunities to grow your career

At Accor, we welcome you as you are. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Accor is an inclusive company, building diverse teams across the globe.