Chef de Partie - Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton

Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation discounts

Training programs

Job summary

Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton is seeking a Full-Time Chef de Partie to lead breakfast and support lunch and dinner teams. You’ll work with passionate culinary professionals to deliver high-quality, locally sourced dishes in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

You’ll train junior staff, manage stations, uphold food safety, and collaborate with front-of-house to ensure guest satisfaction. Italian cuisine experience is highly regarded and the role starts early at 5am.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications and demonstrated experience in a busy hotel/restaurant kitchen.
• Experience cooking Italian cuisine highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients and equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner items with portion control.
• Oversee kitchen stations and maintain high standards of quality.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure smooth service flow.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen team members.
• Monitor inventory and assist with stock control.
• Conduct regular quality checks on food for freshness and taste.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Italian cuisine

Kitchen management

Food safety

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts – Carlton VIC

Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton is a vibrant cosmopolitan hotel with everything our guests need to create the perfect urban getaway. Conveniently located close to all public transport options with on street meter parking available around the hotel. The hotel’s ideal location overlooking the beautiful Lincoln Square, is visible from the kitchen, letting our chefs and guests experience the very best of the local community and beyond. A highly sought-after destination for business and leisure travellers alike, the hotel is also home to Fico, a stunning new Italian restaurant, Carlton's culinary destination for those seeking a unique and exceptional dining experience.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are looking for a Full-Time Chef de Partie, who can join a team of culinary professionals committed to their craft, dedicated to delivering the finest dishes, celebrating the best of seasonal and locally sourced produce. If you are an early bird, this role is for you, our breakfast chefs start at 5.00am and finish by 1.00pm. You'll have the rest of the day to yourself. This role will primarily run Breakfast but will have the culinary skills to add value to the lunch and dinner teams when required.

A little taste of your day-to-day

This is a crucial role building and leading a team dedicated to delivering incredible dining experiences. Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Assisting in the preparation of a diverse range of meals, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special menu items, adhering to standardized recipes and portion sizes.
• Overseeing and managing kitchen stations
• Coordinating and communicating effectively with other staff to maintain a smooth flow of service
• Maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene
• Working with all culinary team members to achieve overall culinary goals
• Training and mentoring junior kitchen staff
• Assisting in the monitoring and controlling of inventory
• Conducting regular quality control checks to ensure the freshness, taste, and appearance of food items.
• Collaborating with the front-of-house staff to ensure efficient food delivery and guest satisfaction.
• Participating in culinary competitions, workshops, and training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.

What we need from you

• Formal qualifications and demonstrated experience working in a similar role in a busy restaurant or hotel.
• Previous experience cooking Italian Cuisine highly regarded.
• Sound working knowledge of various cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and cooking methods.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure and to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with other departments and staff.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• A passion for food and a desire to continuously learn and develop new skills.

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including impressive accommodation discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive tams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

At IHG, as one of the world’s leading hotel groups we’ve made a promise that we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world.

Want to be part of the journey ?

Join Crowne Plaza one of the largest and best loved premium hotel brands in the world. With more than 420 hotels in diverse locations globally Crowne Plaza is the perfect place to connect for business, pleasure or a blend of both. We’ve thoughtfully designed our spaces to encourage, support and celebrate great connections. We’re also ideal for meetings and events, a trusted and valued partner for connecting both domestic and global groups alike.

Our branded service style ‘Dare to Connect’ is crafted for connection. Designed for humans not nameless guests or colleagues. Still professional but touches guests on an emotional level. Where colleagues take the initiative and use their personality because they make a crucial difference to the guest’s experience. The role of every colleague at Crowne Plaza is to create memorable emotional connections and the job of every leader is to create an environment where that can happen.