Demi Chef

Novotel Hotels; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship by Accor professionals

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Novotel Sydney Darling Square is seeking a Demi Chef to join our culinary team in a full-time capacity. Working alongside the Chef de Partie, you will assist with daily operational aspects of the kitchen from buffet breakfast to Pumphouse Bar, restaurant, in-room dining and function services.

You will practice high standards of food safety, recipe execution, portion control and stock rotation while developing your culinary skills in a busy Accor property in Sydney.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery is required.
• Ability to work well in a team and autonomously.
• Genuine passion for cooking and developing culinary skills.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong food safety, sanitation and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef de Partie and senior culinary team during service.
• Assist with preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Follow recipes and portion control guidelines.
• Ensure stock is rotated, stored and labelled correctly.

Skills

Teamwork

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Company Description

Conveniently located amongst Sydney’s CBD, Darling Harbour, Darling Square and ICC precincts at

Conveniently located amongst Sydney’s CBD, Darling Harbour, Darling Square and ICC precincts at Novotel Sydney Darling Square we are looking for Demi Chef to join our culinary team in a Full Time capacity. 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. We’re so much more than hotels — we’re creating innovative lifestyle experiences , whether you live, work or play. Blaze your own trail from 40+ hotel brands, restaurants, nightclubs, spas, co-working spaces, and tech start-ups .

Job Description

Working alongside our Chef you will be assisting our culinary team with daily operational aspects of the kitchen and related outlets from buffet breakfast to Pumphouse Bar and restaurant to in room dining and function services.

What Will You Be Doing

• Supporting the Chef de Partie and senior culinary team during service
• Assisting with the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes.
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards.
• Following recipes and portion control guidelines.
• Ensuring stock is rotated, stored, and labelled correctly.

Qualifications

If you are adaptable and like working in a busy high-volume Kitchen then this is the team for you.

What We Are Looking For

• You will have commercial cookery qualification Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery.
• You will work well in a team environment as well as autonomously.
• A genuine passion for cooking and developing your culinary skills.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills with strong communication skills.

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
• Be mentored by experienced Accor Hospitality professionals who want to see you succeed!

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

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

Please note, you will require full working rights in Australia to be eligible for this position.