Commis Chef - Banquets

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on F&B and rooms

Life with the Works program: flexible:

Sabbatical leave and birthday/months'休

Job summary

The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member to organize and maintain their assigned section. You will ensure proper portions, plating, and presentation while upholding high standards in a fast-paced luxury hotel environment.

Join us to deliver outstanding guest experiences, maintain food safety, and contribute to a renowned banquet operation with extensive event space and world-class service.

Qualifications

• Professional kitchen experience or qualification required.
• Strong focus on portion control and plating.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume environment.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Organise and maintain your assigned kitchen section.
• Serve food in proper portions and receptacles with attention to detail.
• Keep your section clean and running smoothly during service.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented to exceed guest expectations.
• Understand guest requirements and deliver service excellence.
• Maintain food safety and property standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Education

Trade Industry Qualification or Commercial Cookery Qualification

Job description

Rising 80 stories above the city, The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne is a luxury destination renowned for delivering exceptional events and unforgettable guest experiences.

Home to 2,781 square metres of premium event space, our banqueting operation is one of Melbourne's largest and most prestigious, hosting everything from intimate celebrations to grand galas, weddings, and large-scale corporate events. The centrepiece is our spectacular Grand Ballroom, featuring seven-metre-high ceilings, twelve sculptural chandeliers, and capacity for up to 958 guests.

Position Summary:

Join our Ladies and Gentlemen, organising and maintaining assigned section of the kitchen effectively

Serve food in proper portions and onto proper receptacles focusing on attention to detail

Maintain organisational skills to ensure your section is clean and runs efficiently throughout each service period

Ensure all food is prepared and presented in a way that aims to exceed guest expectations

Understand guest requirements and deliver service excellence with each customer experience

Maintain strong food safety and property standards

About You:

Trade Industry Qualification or completion of Commercial Cookery Qualification

Passion for the industry

Relevant experience in a similar role

Working rights in Australia

Enthusiastic to escal your career

Self-motivated, driven and energized in a fast-paced environment

Armed with smart solutions and a can-do attitude

Exclusive staff discounts on food and beverage and hotel rooms (including all properties within the Marriott International group) for you, your family and friends

Be part of Life with the Works program where you can enjoy flexible working hours & locations, time off to pursue your passion through sabbatical leave, and paid leave during your birthday month

Grow, develop, and progress with internationally recognised training programs, unlimited strategic development and exciting career opportunities within the Marriott International group

Genuine care for associates’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program

Opportunity to receive Employee Referral Incentives and get paid for working with your friend

Work for the Largest Hotel Network in the World which values equality, diversity and inclusiveness

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognize that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.
Marriott International is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have disability, illness or injury, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone to discuss adjustments and our recruitment process, please email us at @ritzcarlton.com.