Demi Chef

NOVOTEL; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to global accommodation and F&B

LearnYourWay training platform

Accor tenure milestones

Job summary

Pullman Cairns International is seeking a motivated Demi Chef to join our culinary team. You’ll work across restaurant and Banquets, supporting daily operations, preparing dishes and delivering high-quality food to brand standards.

Join a five-star kitchen within the Accor network, with opportunities to grow skills and progress across events, conferences and weddings in Tropical North Queensland.

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualifications or experience as a Demi Chef.
• Experience in a hotel, restaurant or high-volume kitchen preferred.
• A genuine passion for food and developing culinary skills.
• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• A positive, team-focused attitude.
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Work across restaurant and Banquets service.
• Prepare and present high-quality dishes to brand standards.
• Take responsibility for your section during service.
• Assist with conferences, functions and special events.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation.
• Support stock rotation, waste control and kitchen organisation.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Food safety knowledge

Organisation

Adaptability

Fast-paced environment

Positive attitude

Rotating roster flexibility

Demi Chef experience

Education

Trade qualifications or Demi Chef experience

Job description

Pullman Cairns International is a premier five-star hotel in Tropical North Queensland, offering elegant accommodation, exceptional dining and world-class facilities.

As part of the global Accor network, our culinary team is passionate about delivering high-quality food and memorable dining experiences. With opportunities to work across our restaurant and Banquets operations, our kitchen offers variety, creativity and the chance to develop your skills in a professional hotel environment.

We value teamwork, quality and a genuine passion for food, creating an environment where chefs can learn, grow and build their careers.

Job Description

We’re looking for a motivated and passionate Demi Chef to join our culinary team.

Working across restaurant and Banquets, you’ll support daily kitchen operations, prepare quality dishes and help deliver exceptional food for our guests. From à la carte service to conferences, weddings and special events, you’ll enjoy variety and the opportunity to build your experience across different styles of service.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support daily kitchen operations and food preparation
• Work across restaurant and Banquets service
• Prepare and present high-quality dishes to brand standards
• Take responsibility for your section during service
• Assist with conferences, functions and special events
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation
• Support stock rotation, waste control and kitchen organisation

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Relevant trade qualifications or experience as a Demi Chef
• Experience in a hotel, restaurant or high-volume kitchen preferred
• A genuine passion for food and developing culinary skills
• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• A positive, team-focused attitude
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays

If you’re ready to grow your culinary career in a five-star hotel and gain experience across restaurant and Banquets operations, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Information

Why work for Accor?

Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5400 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.

Benefits Your Way

• Access to global accommodation and F&B discounts
• #LearnYourWay with a sophisticated modern training platform, which offers a constantly expanding database of free, industry focused training.
• Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.

We are an inclusive employer, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and develop diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know.