Commis Chef - Mercure Melbourne Southbank

Accor; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Your Way

Learn Your Way

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Job summary

Accor's Mercure Melbourne Southbank is seeking a Part Time Commis Chef to join the kitchen team, primarily covering dinner service and contributing to memorable dining moments for guests.

You will prepare menu items with flair, manage stock and wastage, maintain clean work areas, and report issues to the Head Chef. The role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic hotel F&B operation within a renowned global hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in culinary and hotel/restaurant experience; dinner service required.
• Excellent technical knowledge with various cooking techniques.
• Exemplary communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Maintain high and consistent standards.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present menu items within cost margins specified by the hotel.
• Ensure stock rotation and minimum wastage; implement stock control procedures.
• Keep all areas clean and tidy; wash dishes; ensure equipment is maintained and serviced.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Food safety (HACCP)

Cooking techniques

Education

Trade qualification in culinary

Job description

• Part-time
• Job-Category: Culinary
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Schedule: Part-Time

Company Description

Accor is the world's largest and fastest-growing hotel group with a network of more than 5,000 properties in over 90 countries. We are far more than a worldwide leader. Globally, we are more than 260,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do and nurturing real passion for service and achievement beyond limits.

This 4-star property, Mercure Melbourne Southbank, welcomes all guests, whether for business or leisure, short or long stay. Offering the ultimate location on the doorstep of the stunning Yarra River and next door to iconic landmarks Queen Victoria Gardens, National Gallery of Victoria, Flinders Street, Collins Street and hidden alleyways, it's the perfect base for any stay and to work.

Our Distrikt Dining offers a variety of options for our guests. Consisting of a 100-seat restaurant, large bar area, cafe and conference spaces now is a great time to join our kitchen team.

Job Description

We are currently seeking aPart Time Commis Chefto join the professional and dynamic kitchen team.As a Commis Chef you will get to work within a dynamic hotel F&B operation working mainly the dinner shift, helping to create memorable culinary moments for our guests.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Prepare and present menu items showing variety and flair, within the cost margins specified by the hotel.
• Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage. Have stock control procedures implemented and maintained.
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy including washing dishes and kitchen cleaning. Ensure all equipment is maintained, serviced and cleaned. Report any problems to the Head Chef

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you should demonstrate:

• Trade qualification and experience in a similar role, preferably within a hotel or restaurantenvironment - experience in dinner service required.
• Excellent technical knowledge with experience in a variety of cooking techniques and styles.
• Exemplary communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to maintain high and consistent standards.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain food safety standards and understanding of HACCP.

Additional Information

What's in it for you

• An opportunity to Work Your Way, Learn Your Way and experience Benefits Your Way at Accor
• Ability to really contribute and feel pride in knowing you have made a difference to the greater good of the Hotel Operation
• Work alongside passionate industry professionals