Chef de Partie — Luxury Hotel Kitchen, Mentor & Create

Operations; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals during shifts

Hotel and group booking discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Birthday leave

Job summary

Capella Sydney seeks an experienced culinary leader to join its luxury team. You will craft high-quality dishes in line with established recipes, mentor junior kitchen staff, and contribute to menu development in a fast-paced, high-end environment.

With tertiary culinary education and prior luxury-hotel experience, you will ensure strict food safety, maintain organized workstations, and collaborate closely with the Chef de Cuisine to elevate guest experiences at Capella Sydney.

Qualifications

• Tertiary education in Culinary/Hospitality Management.
• Experience in luxury hotels/resorts or renowned venues.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Valid working rights in Australia.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and food safety.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations and inventory control.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Relevant culinary qualifications (Certificate III in Commercial Cookery).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide range of dishes in line with established recipes and quality standards.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality food presentation and plating across all service periods.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient workstation at all times.
• Collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine / Executive Chef on menu development and innovation.
• Support the growth of the team by training and mentoring junior kitchen colleagues.
• Adhere strictly to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.
• Assist with inventory control and the ordering of kitchen supplies.

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Culinary/Hospitality Management degree

English communication

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Work rights Australia

Job description

Capella Sydney seeks an experienced culinary leader to join its luxury team. You will craft high-quality dishes in line with established recipes, mentor junior kitchen staff, and contribute to menu development in a fast-paced, high-end environment.

With tertiary culinary education and prior luxury-hotel experience, you will ensure strict food safety, maintain organized workstations, and collaborate closely with the Chef de Cuisine to elevate guest experiences at Capella Sydney.