Chef de Partie

Pan Pacific Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Dry-cleaning for uniforms

Duty meal

Learning and development

Discounted accommodation

Partner discounts

Job summary

Pan Pacific Melbourne is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our dynamic kitchen team, delivering high-standard à la carte dishes during dinner service at Dock 37 Restaurant and bar. You will work closely with Sous Chefs and the Executive Chef to uphold culinary standards, manage station organisation, portion control, stock rotation, and ensure health and safety compliance.

Ideal candidates will have 5-star hotel or high-end dining experience, a Certificate III in Cookery, HACCP and Food Safety

Qualifications

• 5-star hotel or high-end dining experience required.
• Certificate III in Cookery, HACCP and Food Safety Handling & Hygiene qualifications required.
• Passion for creating exceptional à la carte dining experiences.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary kitchen practices and techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail, creativity, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and presentation of à la carte dishes in your designated section, ensuring consistency and excellence at all times.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of orders.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and well-stocked kitchen station.
• Manage food preparation, portion control, and stock rotation.
• Ensure all health, safety, and hygiene regulations are adhered to at all times.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure that the culinary standards of the hotel are consistently met.
• Assist in the training and development of team.

Skills

5-star hotel experience

À la carte dining

Contemporary kitchen practices

Attention to detail

Safety & quality control

Education

Certificate III in Cookery

HACCP Certification

Food Safety Handling & Hygiene

Job description

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 six hotels including Pan Pacific Melbourne, which is conveniently located in the heart of South Wharf providing easy access to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Central Business District and key local attractions.

Pan Pacific Hotels Group is proud to be the first hospitality group in Oceania to be awarded the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification for all six of our Australian properties! This is a significant achievement that demonstrates our unwavering commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism.

The Role

As a Chef de Partie, you will be an essential part of our dynamic kitchen team, responsible for delivering a high standard of food and maintaining exceptional kitchen operations. You’ll work closely with the Sous Chefs and Executive Chef to prepare and present à la carte dishes to our guests during dinner service in our Dock 37 Restaurant and bar.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and presentation of à la carte dishes in your designated section, ensuring consistency and excellence at all times.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of orders.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and well-stocked kitchen station.
• Manage food preparation, portion control, and stock rotation.
• Ensure all health, safety, and hygiene regulations are adhered to at all times.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure that the culinary standards of the hotel are consistently met.
• Assist in the training and development of team

Talent Profile

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
• A passion for creating exceptional à la carte dining experiences.
• 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
• Early morning 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
• Complimentary duty meal per shift
• Partner discounts through our Global Hotel Alliance program www.gha.com as well as many other great local benefits.