Chef De Partie

Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform dry-cleaning for uniforms

Hotel discounts through Discovery

50% off food at hotel restaurants

Discounted accommodation across Panpac

Ongoing learning and development

GHA partner discounts

Job summary

Pan Pacific Melbourne is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead breakfast preparation and presentation for our guests. You will work with Sous Chefs and the Executive Chef to ensure top-quality, safe, and appealing breakfast service.

The ideal candidate has 5-star hotel experience, relevant Cookery certification (Certificate III or equivalent), and strong knowledge of contemporary kitchen practices. Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a 5-star hotel or high-end dining environment.
• Relevant Cookery qualification (Certificate III or equivalent) and HACCP/food-safety training.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary kitchen practices; high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee buffet breakfast preparation, presentation, and replenishment to maintain quality.
• Monitor buffet service to ensure freshness and full stock during breakfast hours.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to deliver efficient breakfast service.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and proper equipment use.
• Manage food preparation, portion control, stock rotation, and waste reduction.
• Prepare hot and cold breakfast items, including eggs, bakery, and specials.
• Adhere to all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Support culinary team to meet hotel quality and guest satisfaction.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal menu and buffet presentation improvements.

Skills

5-star hotel experience

High-end dining

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Creativity

Education

Cookery Certificate III or equivalent

HACCP certification

Food Safety Handling & Hygiene certification

Job description

Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts – Docklands VIC

Pan Pacific Hotels Group has over 50 Hotels, Resorts and Serviced Suites worldwide. Our guests and our associates are at the heart of everything we do.In Australia, Pan Pacific Hotels Group owns and operates sixhotels including Pan Pacific Melbourne,which isconveniently located in the heart of South Wharf providing easy access to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Central Business District and key local attractions.

As a Chef de Partie, you will play a key role in delivering an exceptional breakfast experience for our guests. Working as part of our dynamic kitchen team, you will be responsible for the preparation, presentation, and replenishment of our buffet breakfast offering, ensuring the highest standards of quality, freshness, and food safety. You will work closely with the Sous Chefs and Executive Chef to maintain smooth kitchen operations and provide a memorable start to our guests' day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation, presentation, and ongoing replenishment of buffet breakfast items, ensuring consistency, quality, and visual appeal at all times.
• Monitor buffet service to ensure food is fresh, well-stocked, and available throughout the breakfast period.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to deliver efficient and seamless breakfast service.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and well-stocked work area, ensuring all equipment is used and maintained correctly.
• Manage food preparation, portion control, stock rotation, and minimise food wastage.
• Prepare a variety of hot and cold breakfast offerings, including egg dishes, breakfast favourites, bakery items, and buffet specials.
• Ensure all food safety, health, hygiene, and HACCP standards are adhered to at all times.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to consistently meet the hotel's quality and guest satisfaction standards.
• Assist in the training, development, and mentoring of junior kitchen team members.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal menu enhancements and buffet presentation improvements
  

Ideally you will have:

• Previous experience in a 5-star hotel or high-end dining environment is essential.
• Relevant qualifications/certificates in Cookery (Certificate III or equivalent), HACCP and local Food Safety Handling & Hygiene
• Strong knowledge of contemporary kitchen practices and techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail, creativity, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work productively and safely at all times with a focus on quality control
• The flexibility to work on a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays
• Afternoon/night and weekend availability it essential
  

What we can offer you:

• Attractive pay package
• Complimentary dry-cleaning for uniforms
• Hotel discounts through our global alliance program Discovery
• 50% off food and 50% off beverages at the hotel’s restaurants, bars and café
• Discounted accommodation across worldwide Pan Pacific Hotels Group properties
• Ongoing learning and development
• Partner discounts through our Global Hotel Alliance program www.gha.com as well as many other great local benefits.

Pan Pacific Melbourne is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, without regard to race, gender, age, disability or other characteristics.