Chef de Partie: Lead Kitchen & Pass

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

Job summary

Accor Apartments & Realty is seeking a Chef de Partie to deliver memorable dining experiences and support the kitchen brigade in maintaining high standards. You will contribute to menu development and ensure timely, beautifully plated dishes for our guests.

You will lead and train junior staff, manage your section, and monitor food safety and cost controls while adapting to an evolving environment. Weekend and public holiday shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen as a Demi Chef or Chef de Partie.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and compliance regulations and HACCP.
• Leadership of junior chefs and staff development.
• Certification in commercial cookery and food safety accreditation preferred.
• Strong organisational skills and cost control.
• Ability to work across weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage your kitchen section efficiently and support other sections as needed.
• Take charge at the pass and monitor food and labour costs within budget.
• Maintain high-quality, well-presented dishes aligned with guidelines and timelines.
• Provide guidance and training to junior kitchen staff.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and organised with a focus on food safety.

Skills

Demi Chef

Chef de Partie

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Cost control

Leadership

Shift flexibility

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Accor Apartments & Realty is seeking a Chef de Partie to deliver memorable dining experiences and support the kitchen brigade in maintaining high standards. You will contribute to menu development and ensure timely, beautifully plated dishes for our guests.

You will lead and train junior staff, manage your section, and monitor food safety and cost controls while adapting to an evolving environment. Weekend and public holiday shifts are required.