Chef de Partie — High-Volume Hotel Kitchen Mentor

Affinity Migration Group Pty; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; 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 near transport

Job summary

Accor's flagship Novotel Canberra hotel 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 in delivering exceptional culinary experiences while upholding food quality, safety and kitchen operations.

You will own your section and mentor junior team members to ensure smooth service. The role requires experience in grill and hot pan sections in a high-volume kitchen, strong organizational skills and a genuine passion

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Demi Chef in a hotel, restaurant or catering environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior kitchen staff.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A genuine passion for quality food and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting high-quality dishes in accordance with established recipes and brand standards.
• Proven experience working on grill and hot pan sections in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Managing your designated kitchen section to ensure efficient service and food consistency.
• Supervising kitchen operations in the absence of senior chefs as required.
• Maintaining stock rotation practices and minimising food wastage.
• Assisting with ordering, stock control and ensuring adequate mise en place for service.
• Coaching and supporting junior kitchen team members.
• Ensuring all kitchen areas, equipment and workstations are maintained to high cleanliness standards.
• Liaising with Food & Beverage and Conference & Events teams to ensure seamless guest experiences.
• Supporting conference, event and restaurant operations with high-quality food production.
• Complying with all food safety, HACCP, WHS and hygiene requirements.

Skills

Food safety

Leadership

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Accor's flagship Novotel Canberra hotel 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 in delivering exceptional culinary experiences while upholding food quality, safety and kitchen operations.

You will own your section and mentor junior team members to ensure smooth service. The role requires experience in grill and hot pan sections in a high-volume kitchen, strong organizational skills and a genuine passion