Commis Chef | Breakfast - Full-Time

Tasmania; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery is seeking a passionate Commis Chef for a full-time breakfast-focused role. You will work with experienced chefs to deliver high-quality breakfast for hotel guests in a luxury environment.

Applicants should be comfortable with 5:30am starts, have kitchen experience (ideally in hotels), and hold a commercial cookery qualification or equivalent. Join a team that values quality, consistency and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for cooking and developing culinary skills.
• Previous kitchen experience, ideally in hotel/breakfast environment.
• Relevant commercial cookery qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast dishes to a high standard, ensuring consistency in quality and presentation.
• Assist with daily mise en place and ensure all ingredients are ready for service.
• Maintain a clean, organised and well-stocked workstation.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and storage procedures.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure a smooth and efficient breakfast service.
• Monitor food quality and presentation, ensuring every dish meets standards.
• Assist with stock rotation, deliveries and stock control as required.
• Contribute to a positive kitchen culture and support team members.

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Commis Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis, specialising in breakfast service.

Working alongside our experienced chefs, you will help prepare and deliver a high-quality breakfast experience for our hotel guests. This is an opportunity to develop your culinary skills in a luxury hotel environment and contribute to a kitchen team that values quality, consistency and teamwork.

This role requires 5:30am starts, so you will need to be comfortable with early morning shifts and able to reliably travel to the hotel at this time.

What you'll be doing...

• Prepare and cook breakfast dishes to a high standard, ensuring consistency in quality and presentation.
• Assist with daily mise en place and ensure all ingredients are ready for service.
• Maintain a clean, organised and well-stocked workstation.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and storage procedures.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure a smooth and efficient breakfast service.
• Monitor food quality and presentation, ensuring every dish meets our standards.
• Assist with stock rotation, deliveries and stock control as required.
• Contribute to a positive kitchen culture and support your fellow team members.

About the Employer

Please note: This position is available to candidates who have unrestricted working rights in Australia. While we welcome applications from candidates with the appropriate working rights, unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role, including future sponsorship.

At Accor we believe that there is a place for everyone in the same way that our brands cater to all of our guests. That's why we offer the greatest career opportunities, industry training and the chance to work in the most diverse locations in the hotel, resort and hospitality industry.

Who we are…

A sanctuary of style, Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery offers the perfect luxury escape nestled close to the city of Melbourne and on the doorstep of Chadstone - The Fashion Capital. Our unique design marries both exclusivity and comfort allowing guests to feel a sense of home during their stay, whilst transporting them into a world of glamour and style. Five star luxury and opulence creates the perfect setting for our team to create special moments that our guests will remember forever. Join us at Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery, where we create stories that stay.

About the Candidate

• A genuine passion for cooking and an interest in developing your culinary skills.
• Previous kitchen experience, ideally in a hotel or busy breakfast environment.
• A relevant commercial cookery qualification or equivalent experience.
• A strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards.
• Good organisation, attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and a strong team focus.
• Availability for 5:30am starts, including weekends and public holidays as rostered.
• Reliable transport or a dependable way to get to the hotel for early morning shifts.

Work Environment

• The opportunity to join a luxury MGallery hotel in one of Melbourne's leading lifestyle and retail destinations.
• A supportive and collaborative Sales and Events team.
• Career pathways within Accor, Australia's largest hospitality group
• Worldwide accommodation and food & beverage discounts from your first day
• Industry-leading training and development opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative culture where your creativity and ideas are valued
• The opportunity to work across a diverse range of corporate meetings, conferences and events.