Commis Chef - Mercure Sydney Blacktown

Mercure Hotels; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Mercure Sydney Blacktown is seeking a Part Time Commis Chef to join our kitchen team, mainly covering the breakfast shift for the hotel buffet and assisting with Distrikt Cafe's all-day menu. You will own the breakfast service, maintain high standards, and support stock and orders as needed.

We value trade qualifications, buffet service experience, strong communication, planning, and a can-do attitude to deliver great guest meals and a smooth kitchen operation during peak times.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications required.
• Experience preferred in buffet breakfast service/lunch service.
• Deliver consistent, high quality food while maintaining set food cost.
• Work with service teams to ensure quality product and service to guests.
• Great communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn and go above and beyond for our guests.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership and operation of the kitchen including breakfast service whilst on shift.
• Ensure the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, and quality are maintained.
• Preparing, cooking and serving breakfast for the hotel buffet
• Preparing food for Distrikt Cafe and the all-day dining menu
• Assisting with group dinners as required
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality ingredients delivered on time.
• Ensure kitchen is kept clean and dishes washed at shift end
• Assisting the GM with food orders and stock management
• Overseeing kitchen attendant as required

Skills

Communication skills

Planning & organisational

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Buffet breakfast service

Food cost awareness

Education

Trade qualifications

Job description

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.

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.

Mercure Sydney Blacktown is situated within a vibrant cultural hub, guests can explore local adventure hotspots from Featherdale Wildlife Park, Raging Waters, Eastern Creek Raceway and Sydney Zoo.

Mercure Sydney Blacktown has a range of room types, including spacious family rooms. Hotel services include 24-hour reception, guest laundry, cafe, restaurant, all-day dining, small meeting room, a large outdoor area and free open‑air parking.

Job Description

Mercure Sydney Blacktown is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Part Time Commis Chef to join our team of inspired hospitality professionals. You will be working mainly the breakfast shift, preparing & serving food for the hotel buffet breakfast and food prep for our all-day dining menu and Distrikt Cafe.

What You Will Be Doing

• Full ownership and operation of the kitchen including breakfast service whilst on shift.
• Ensure the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, and quality are maintained.
• Preparing, cooking and serving breakfast for the hotel buffet
• Preparing food for Distrikt Cafe and our all-day dining menu
• Assisting with group dinners as required
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the quality and timely delivery of ingredients.
• Ensure the kitchen is kept clean and all dishes are washed at the end of each shift
• Assisting the General Manager with food orders and stock management
• Overseeing kitchen attendant as required

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications
• Preferably be experienced in buffet breakfast service/lunch service
• Deliver consistent, high quality food while maintaining set food cost
• Work in conjunction with service teams to ensure quality product and service to guests
• Have great communication skills & a positive attitude
• Have excellent planning and organisational skills
• Have willingness to learn and go above and beyond for our guests

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
• Western Sydney location with free onsite parking