Chef de Partie

Accor Apartments & Realty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor Apartments & Realty in Melbourne is seeking a Chef de Partie to deliver memorable dining experiences, working with the kitchen brigade to maintain high standards and contribute to innovative dishes.

You will manage your section, take charge at the pass when required, mentor junior chefs, and uphold food safety standards and cost controls across a range of shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Demi Chef or Chef de Partie in a professional kitchen.
• Strong HACCP understanding and compliance with local health and safety regulations.
• Proven leadership to mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Certification in commercial cookery and food safety certificates required.
• Excellent organisation for prep, planning and cost control.
• Willingness to work across weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen section efficiently and support other sections during service.
• Take charge at the pass and monitor food and labour costs.
• Maintain high-quality, well-presented dishes per guidelines and timelines.
• Provide guidance and training to junior kitchen staff.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe and organised with strong food safety standards.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

HACCP knowledge

Leadership

Cost control

Food safety awareness

Flexibility to work weekends/public

Education

Commercial cookery certification

Food safety supervision certificate

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