Chef De Partie (Full-Time)

Novotel; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Novotel Newcastle Beach is seeking a Full-Time Chef De Partie to join our kitchen team. You will prepare, cook and present dishes that delight guests across our restaurant and conference spaces, ensuring consistency with brand standards.

This role starts early (5.30am) with mornings, with mid and evening shifts. You should hold a trade cooking qualification, have Australian work rights, and bring a collaborative, safety‑minded mindset to a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Trade cooking qualifications are essential.
• Australian work rights required to work in Australia.
• Experience in a similar role is preferable.
• Commitment to high standards and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Actively share ideas to improve menus and environment.
• Ensure consistency of food prep for a la carte and buffet menus.
• Communicate effectively with the team and seek guest feedback.
• Demonstrate confidence in cooking techniques and plating.
• Monitor quality and presentation at all stages.
• Work closely with the kitchen team across operations.
• Follow food safety guidelines and handling procedures.
• Manage stock rotation and assist with cost control where required.
• Demonstrate commitment to Work Health & Safety practices.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

Trade cooking qualifications

Australian work rights

Job description

Company Description

Novotel Newcastle Beach is positioned a moment’s walk from Newcastle Beachone of Australia’s most celebrated surf breaks.Known for our relaxed atmosphere and welcoming service culture, the hotel caters to a diverse mix of corporate & leisure guests, along with families and groups.

The kitchen plays a key role in shaping the guest experience, with a strong focus on teamwork, development, and maintaining high operational standards across all areas of service. Our food offerings are across the Dalby Restaurant & Bar along with a busy calendar of conferences & events across 4 conference rooms.

Novotel Newcastle Beach is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Job Description

Full-Time Chef De Partie

You will play a pivotal role in our kitchen working alongside a fantastic team. The food you prepare, cook and serve makes our guests smile and wanting more.

What you will be doing:

• Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions to improve the environment and menus.
• Ensure the consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to property recipes and standards.
• Communicate effectively with the rest of the team and thrive for guest feedback.
• Demonstrate confidence and competence in preparation and cooking techniques.
• Monitor and maintain the quality of dishes at all stages, including preparation and presentation.
• Work closely with the team in all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Follow and demonstrate established guidelines for food safety and handling.
• Ensure appropriate stock rotation, monitor stock levels, and assist with food costing and control, where required.
• Demonstrate high respect and understanding for Work Health & Safety procedures.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Requirements;

• Trade cooking qualifications are essential.
• Have Australian Work rights
• Previous experience in a similar role and environment, with experience function’s is preferable.
• Respectful and professional approach to work and working with a team.
• A passion and appreciation for food and a desire to learn.
• Ability to adapt, show resilience, and maintain high standards when under pressure.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Care and competence in maintaining high standards, even when under pressure.
• Be physically fit to perform role-related tasks, including working on your feet, heavy lifting, and movement of goods.
• An understanding of safe work practices with a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Must have flexible availability, mornings shift from 5.30am, then mid shiftsand evening shiftsfrom 2pm.

Additional Information

This role is employed under the Hospitality Industry General Award Hourly Rates for Full-Time CDP.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.