Chef de Partie

Novotel Hotels; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort & Sunshine Coast Convention Centre is hiring a Full-Time Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen team. You’ll work across Sola Restaurant & Bar and Banquets, delivering high-quality dishes for restaurant service and large-scale events.

Join a dynamic Accor property on the Sunshine Coast, with opportunities to develop your skills in à la carte dining, buffets, and youth events while adhering to food safety standards and presentation excellence.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery.
• Previous Chef de Partie experience in a hotel/restaurant/high-volume kitchen.
• A la carte experience with exposure to banquets.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently across multiple kitchen sections and service styles.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes across Sola Restaurant & Bar and Banquets.
• Work across à la carte, buffet and large-scale event service.
• Support daily mise-en-place and preparation across different kitchen sections.
• Work closely with senior chefs to deliver consistent, high-quality food.
• Support and guide junior kitchen team members.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen presentation.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative kitchen environment.
• Adapt to changing service requirements across restaurant and event operations.

Skills

Trade qualification in Commercial Cook

Chef de Partie experience

A la carte experience

Food safety

Organisation

Team player

Job description

Company Description

Take the next step in your culinary career at Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort & Sunshine Coast Convention Centre, one of the region’s leading destinations for leisure, dining and events. Located in the heart of the stunning Sunshine Coast, our resort features over 370 guest rooms, a sparkling pool, a vibrant lagoon and a world-class Convention Centre hosting events for up to 1,400 guests.

As part of our talented kitchen brigade, you’ll work across Sola Restaurant & Bar and our busy Banquets operation, giving you the opportunity to experience both à la carte dining and large-scale conferences, weddings and events. It’s a dynamic environment where no two services are the same and where passionate chefs can develop their skills while working with quality produce and a diverse range of culinary experiences.

As part of the Accor family, you’ll have access to global career opportunities, industry-leading training and exclusive employee benefits. If you’re a passionate chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and wants to grow your career, this is your opportunity to build your future on the Sunshine Coast.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Full-Time Chef de Partie to join our dynamic kitchen team, working across Sola Restaurant & Bar and Banquets. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled chef who enjoys variety and wants to develop their experience across à la carte dining and large-scale events.

You’ll play an important role in delivering high-quality food across restaurant service, conferences, weddings and events while supporting the wider kitchen team and maintaining high standards of quality, presentation and food safety.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes across Sola Restaurant & Bar and Banquets.
• Work across à la carte, buffet and large-scale event service.
• Support daily mise-en-place and preparation across different kitchen sections.
• Work closely with senior chefs to deliver consistent, high-quality food.
• Support and guide junior kitchen team members.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen presentation.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative kitchen environment.
• Adapt to changing service requirements across restaurant and event operations.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery.
• Previous Chef de Partie experience within a hotel, restaurant or high-volume kitchen.
• A la carte experience with exposure to banquets highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently across multiple kitchen sections and service styles.
• Positive, team-focused approach with a genuine passion for food.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

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

• 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.