Chef de Partie

Novotel Hotels; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Employee discounts

Job summary

Novotel Perth Murray Street in Perth, WA, is seeking a hands-on Cook/Chef to manage a section and support daily kitchen operations. You will uphold high standards of presentation and quality across all outlets while guiding junior staff during service.

The role requires strong leadership, food safety knowledge, and the ability to work evenings on a 7-day roster. Suitable candidates will have trade qualifications and experience in events and conference operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within a busy, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills across a variety of techniques and cuisines.
• Experience supporting and leading night-time kitchen teams and events.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef with daily operations, including prep and service.
• Take ownership of your section and ensure smooth, efficient service.
• Uphold food presentation and portion standards across outlets.
• Monitor stock levels, minimise waste, rotate stock accurately.
• Maintain WHS and hygiene standards across all work areas.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Food safety & HACCP

Event & C&E experience

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Company Description

“Hospitality is a work of Heart” at Novotel Perth Murray Street. part of the Accor Group. Everything we do, we do to help our guests and our people feel welcome and feel valued to give them the best experience possible.

We’re proud to be part of the Accor Group, where we champion diversity with purpose and heartfelt care.

WINNER of the 2025 'Superior Accommodation' award at the Australian Hotels Association WA Accommodation Awards for Excellence, Novotel Perth Murray Street represents one of Accor’s most exciting and notable brands.

Job Description

You will be responsible for running your own section, maintaining high standards of quality and consistency, and supporting the team across all areas of the kitchen as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef with daily operations, including prep and service
• Supervise and lead the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Take ownership of your section, ensuring smooth and efficient service
• Uphold food presentation and portion standards across all outlets
• Monitor stock levels, minimise waste, and maintain accurate stock rotation
• Ensure all equipment and work areas are maintained to the highest WHS and hygiene standards

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in a similar role within a busy, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Relevant trade qualifications (Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent).
• Strong technical cooking skills across a variety of techniques and cuisines.
• Demonstrated experience in dinner service and Conference & Events (C&E) operations.
• At least 2–3 years’ experience working in events and leading night-time kitchen teams.
• Availability to work evenings across a 7-day roster.
• Proven leadership capability, with experience guiding and supervising junior chefs during service.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.

Additional Information

Why work for Accor?

Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5400 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.

Benefits Your Way

• Immediate access to global accommodation and F&B discounts
• #LearnYourWay with a sophisticated modern training platform, which offers a constantly expanding database of free, industry focused training.
• Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.

We are an inclusive employer, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and develop diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know.

YOU MUST HAVE VALID AUSTRALIAN WORKING RIGHTS AS WE CANNOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP.