Commis Chef - Casual (Banquets)

73N97; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Flexible hours/locations

Training programs

Employee assistance

Referral incentives

Job summary

The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne is seeking a Part Time Banquet Kitchen Associate to join our luxury team. You will organise and maintain your kitchen section, ensuring precise portioning and presentational standards for every service period.

We value passion for food, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude in a fast-paced environment. Join us to contribute to memorable guest experiences at a premier Melbourne venue.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar food and beverage role is preferred.
• Strong focus on portion control and plating.
• Commitment to food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food service experience

Attention to detail

Guest-focused service

Fast-paced environment

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number26145085
Job CategoryFood and Beverage & Culinary
Location650 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Victo 3000, AustraliaVIEW ON MAP
SchedulePart Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Non-Management

Banquets at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne

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

Our Benefits:

• 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.

At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.

Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.

Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.

In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.