Chef De Partie

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym & pool access

Discounted dining

Complimentary accommodation

Career development & mentorship

Complimentary barista coffee

Laundry for work items

Job summary

Hyatt Centric Melbourne is seeking a Chef De Partie to support the Executive Sous Chef in delivering Melbourne’s best dishes and experiences at Langlands Restaurant & Bar on level 25.

You will lead a team, ensure section readiness, and maintain high standards of food safety and culinary execution in a fast-paced luxury hotel kitchen.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a fast-paced high end restaurant or hotel.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in Modern Australian and Classic European cuisine.
• Certificate IV Commercial Cookery or higher.
• HACCP & local Food Safety Handling & Hygiene knowledge.
• Lead by example, train and mentor junior chefs, and confidently manage all kitchen sections to maintain operational excellence.
• Flexible to work on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.
• Well-developed computer skills particularly in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior team members.
• Maintain section readiness and organisation to ensure efficiency and cleanliness throughout service.
• Foster positive team culture between both back of house and front of house.
• Assist with running shifts and ensuring basic kitchen standards are met when Sous Chefs and Executive Sous Chef are offsite.
• Comply with all prescribed hotel policies and food safety standards.
• Monitor and maintain the quality and quantity of all dishes to be served.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen supervision

Food safety

Education

Certificate IV Commercial Cookery or higher

Tools

MS Office

Job description

\"When you work in Hawaii, in addition to learning about the functional aspects of running a hotel — like the proper way to make a bed or how to best handle luggage — it’s critically important to understand Hawaiian culture and the spirit of ‘ohana, or ‘family.’ When opening the first Andaz property in Hawaii, our team participated in Hawaiian culture training to help us understand what ‘ohana truly means. \"

A Melbourne grill & dining room set above the city. Flame led, Hibachi cooking paired with a local wine list.

Langlands celebrates local produce with flame led, hibachi cooking to deliver thoughtful, contemporary flavours.

Bold, flavour-driven and full of character. We’re all about good food (and wine) without the fuss.

Langlands menu is compact and seasonal, shaped by the very best of Victorian and Australian ingredients. Dishes are generous and made to share.

Stylish and warm, Langlands is designed for all occasions from midweek rituals to intimate gatherings.

Savour generous dishes for the table. Linger for the views.

Based on site in the Melbourne CBD, the Chef De Partie is a vital role within the Culinary team.

The Chef De Partie will be responsible for assisting the Executive Sous Chef with the smooth and efficient operation of the hotel’s kitchens, through the supervision of your team members and creating Melbourne best dishes and experiences.

Some of the responsibilities include:

• · Lead and mentor junior team members
• · Maintain section readiness and organisation to ensure efficiency and cleanliness throughout service
• · Foster positive team culture between both back of house and front of house
• · Assist with running shifts and ensuring basic kitchen standards are met when Sous Chefs and Executive Sous Chef are offsite
• · Comply with all prescribed hotel policies and food safety standards
• · Monitor and maintain the quality and quantity of all dishes to be served

Qualifications

About you:

• · 2+ years’ experience working in a fast-paced high end restaurant or hotel
• · Strong knowledge and practical experience in Modern Australian and Classic European cuisine
• · Certificate IV Commercial Cookery or higher
• · HACCP & local Food Safety Handling & Hygieneknowledge
• · Lead by example, train and mentor junior chefs, and confidently manage all kitchen sections to maintain operational excellence
• · Flexible to work on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays
• · Well-developed computer skills particularly in the use of MS Office, to assist with kitchen administration

Culture Statement:

We Are Team Centric!

Team Centric brings together all departments with a “got your back” attitude.

We embrace flexibility and enable adaptability both inside and outside our role and job descriptions.

We encourage each other to be our authentic selves and to create meaningful, personalised experiences for our colleagues and guests.

Each team member plays a vital role in fostering a sense of belonging and purpose at work.

Collaborating together, we promote growth and spark innovation, using our pride to strive toward collective goals and fuelling our passion for what we do.

Our team respects each other's uniqueness, ensuring everyone feels safe, valued, and included.

Langlands Restaurant & Bar on level 25 is the hotel's signature dining destination, drawing on Melbourne's food culture for a menu and drinks program suited to celebrations of every kind. The hotel is just minutes from the Docklands and Southbank precincts, close to the city's convention centres, entertainment and major sporting venues.

You are here. Now go anywhere.

Hyatt Centric employees enjoy, but are not limited to:

• · Complimentary and discounted accommodation across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• · Free use of Hotel Gym & Pool facilities
• · Complimentary barista coffee daily
• · Discounted dining in our Langlands’ Restaurant and Bar
• · Investment in your career development through training, opportunities and mentorship
• · Complimentary laundryfor work related items

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