Chef de Partie — Fast-Paced Hotel Kitchen, Canberra

Novotel; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accor Global Discounts

Career progression opportunities

Complimentary dry cleaning

Free barista-made coffee or tea daily

Central location

Exposure to leadership team

Job summary

Accor's flagship Novotel Canberra is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team on a full-time basis. You will support the Executive and Sous Chefs, take ownership of your section, mentor junior staff, and ensure high standards of food quality and safety.

Responsibilities include preparing dishes, managing grill and hot pan sections, stock control, and maintaining cleanliness. Join a global hospitality leader with strong career progression and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or Demi Chef in hotel, restaurant or catering environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior kitchen staff.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes according to recipes and brand standards.
• Work on grill and hot pan sections in a high-volume kitchen.
• Manage your kitchen section to ensure efficient service and consistency.
• Supervise kitchen operations in the absence of senior chefs as required.
• Maintain stock rotation and minimise food wastage.
• Assist with ordering, stock control and mise en place for service.
• Coach and support junior kitchen team members.
• Ensure cleanliness of all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Coordinate with F&B and Conference & Events teams for seamless guest experiences.
• Support conference, event and restaurant operations with high-quality production.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Food safety HACCP

Mentoring juniors

Excellent time management

Team player

Job description

Accor's flagship Novotel Canberra is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team on a full-time basis. You will support the Executive and Sous Chefs, take ownership of your section, mentor junior staff, and ensure high standards of food quality and safety.

Responsibilities include preparing dishes, managing grill and hot pan sections, stock control, and maintaining cleanliness. Join a global hospitality leader with strong career progression and staff benefits.