Chef de Partie: Lead Kitchen, Mentor Juniors, Drive Quality

Accor Apartments & Realty; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor Apartments & Realty in Adelaide is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead a kitchen section and work closely with the brigade to deliver high-quality, well-presented dishes on schedule. You will ensure food safety, manage the pass, and help control costs while mentoring junior chefs.

You will maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen and be flexible to work across shifts, including weekends and public holidays, to support a busy hospitality operation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen setting as a Demi Chef or Chef de Partie.
• Proficient knowledge of and adherence to local regulations, particularly in health, safety, and compliance matters, along with a solid grasp of HACCP management
• In this culture-driven workplace, you will be a dedicated leader, focused on nurturing junior chefs, fostering their growth, and enhancing productivity
• A certification in commercial cookery is required, and it is preferred that you also possess a valid certificate in safe food handling or food safety supervision
• Strong organisational abilities for preparation, planning, and cost control
• Flexibly to work across a range of shifts including weekends and public holidays as required

Responsibilities

• Manage your kitchen section efficiently, ensuring a smooth service flow while providing assistance to other sections as needed
• Take charge at the pass when required and keep a close eye on food and labour costs, staying within budget constraints
• Maintain a consistent standard of high-quality, well-presented dishes that align with our property's guidelines and service timelines
• Provide guidance and training to junior kitchen staff, helping them grow in their roles
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and organised, with a strong emphasis on food safety standards

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Cost control

Team training

Organisational skills

Education

Commercial Cookery certification

Food safety supervisor certification

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Accor Apartments & Realty in Adelaide is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead a kitchen section and work closely with the brigade to deliver high-quality, well-presented dishes on schedule. You will ensure food safety, manage the pass, and help control costs while mentoring junior chefs.

You will maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen and be flexible to work across shifts, including weekends and public holidays, to support a busy hospitality operation.