Chef de Partie

Accor; Manly; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package dependent on experience

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts

Free onsite parking

Accor staff benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Job summary

Q Station in Manly, NSW is seeking a Chef de Partie - Banquets to lead a busy banquet kitchen for weddings, conferences and private functions. You will coordinate mise en place, production and service, ensuring consistent quality and presentation across events.

You will supervise junior staff, maintain food safety standards and collaborate with the Sous Chef and other departments to meet timelines and guest expectations.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary certificates or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to lead in a high-volume banquet kitchen.
• Experience in weddings, conferences, and corporate events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food preparation and production for banquets and events.
• Supervise junior chefs, apprentices and kitchen staff.
• Maintain high standards of quality, portion control and presentation.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Banquet experience

Team supervision

Time management

Food safety

Flexibility

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

North Head Operations Ltd Pty ('Q Station')

Full-Time

Work hours across weekdays and weekends

Opportunities for professional and leadership growth and skills development in hotels and hospitality

The Opportunity

The Chef de Partie - Banquets role at Q Station plays a key role in delivering high-quality food and memorable dining experiences across our weddings, conferences, corporate events, and private functions. This hands‑on role combines strong culinary expertise with leadership and operational coordination to ensure the consistent preparation, quality and presentation of food across events of varying sizes and requirements.

Working collaboratively with the kitchen team and other hotel departments, you will coordinate food preparation and production, supervise junior team members, and ensure the efficient delivery of banquet services in line with Q Station’s food quality and service standards.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Take responsibility for the day‑to‑day operation of your designated kitchen section, coordinating food preparation, cooking and service for weddings, conferences, corporate events, and private functions.
• Prepare, cook and present a broad range of banquet dishes, ensuring consistency in recipes, portion control, taste, quality, and presentation.
• Plan and coordinate mise en place and food production in accordance with event orders, function sheets, menus, guest numbers, and service timelines.
• Supervise and support junior chefs, apprentices and kitchen attendants, allocating tasks, monitoring performance, and providing guidance during preparation and service.
• Monitor food quality throughout preparation, cooking and presentation, identifying and addressing any issues to maintain the required standards.
• Contribute to banquet menu development and recipe improvements in collaboration with the Sous Chef, providing input on ingredients, cooking methods, presentation, and operational requirements.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and recipe specifications within your section, ensuring consistency and efficient food production.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring compliance with Q Station's Food Safety Program, including correct food handling, storage, labelling, dating and stock rotation.
• Oversee temperature checks, cleaning records and relevant food safety documentation within your section.
• Ensure dietary requirements, allergen requests and special guest needs are managed accurately and safely, coordinating with the Sous Chef and relevant event teams where required.
• Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering food supplies and ensure ingredients and equipment are available to meet function requirements.
• Oversee the receipt, quality and appropriate storage of deliveries, promptly addressing discrepancies or supplier concerns.
• Contribute to food cost management through effective portion control, stock rotation, inventory management and waste minimisation, particularly during large‑scale food production.
• Maintain effective communication with the Banquet, Conference and Events, and other hotel departments to coordinate service and resolve operational issues.
• Support the Sous Chef in maintaining kitchen efficiency, supervising service standards and ensuring the Banquet Kitchen is appropriately prepared for each function.

About Q Station

North Head Operations ('Q Station') is located in the heart of Sydney Harbour National Park - Manly, offering a range of incredible experiences from boutique accommodation, stunning wedding venues, modern conference facilities, a waterfront restaurant and Sydney’s best ghost and history tours.

Despite the rich history and incredible views, what makes Q Station most exciting is the passionate, professional and dedicated team that curate once in a lifetime experience for every one that visits the property.

People are at the core of everything we do, and our commitment is to ensure long‑term success and development for every person who chooses to make Q Station the place they love to work. We are proud of the opportunities we provide to our team to grow their skills and careers in hotels and hospitality.

Why you should apply

You have;

• Relevant culinary qualifications and at least 1 year of full‑time relevant work experience.
• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie, Demi Chef or in a similar professional kitchen role, with the ability to independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in banquet catering, weddings, conferences, functions or high‑volume food production, ideally within a hotel or events environment.
• Strong technical cooking skills, with the ability to prepare, cook and present a diverse range of dishes to consistently high standards.
• Experience supervising, training, and supporting junior kitchen staff.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to coordinate food production across multiple functions and meet event service timelines.
• Sound knowledge of kitchen operations, including stock management, ordering, portion control, food costs and waste minimisation.
• Sound judgement and problem‑solving skills, particularly when managing changing event requirements and high‑volume service demands.
• A professional and personable approach, with strong communication skills and a collaborative, team‑focused attitude.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to food safety, hygiene, presentation and service standards.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• A Food Handler certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
• A valid Australian Driver's License

What we offer

• Attractive salary package on offer dependent on experience: Between $76,500.00 to $83,000.00 plus superannuation.
• Ongoing career progression opportunities.
• Discounts for accommodation, food & beverage, and more
• Free onsite car parking.
• A beautiful work environment on the edge of Sydney Harbour with private access to Quarantine Beach - 1 North Head Scenic Drive, Manly New South Wales 2095.
• Working with a fun, vibrant and friendly team.
• Accor Staff Benefits Globally.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program