Demi Chef de Partie - High-Volume Hotel Banquets

Pullman; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Staff discounts

Accor privileges

Career development

Job summary

Pullman East Melbourne is seeking a passionate Demi Chef de Partie to join our vibrant kitchen team. You’ll craft high-quality dishes for a variety of dining experiences, from intimate meals to large-scale events, while embracing our premium standards.

The role requires working in a fast-paced hotel environment, coordinating with the Executive Chef and culinary colleagues, and maintaining HACCP safety, quality, and waste control. Weekend and staggered shifts are involved.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced hotel, banquet or high-volume culinary environments.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, particularly during high-volume periods.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet production deadlines.
• Hands-on approach with a strong work ethic and willingness to support the wider Culinary team.
• Availability to work staggered shifts across the week, including weekends and varying start/finish times, to meet operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food in accordance with hotel premium standards.
• Supervise, coach and train kitchen team members in conjunction with the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine.
• Maintain the highest standards of quality and freshness in both the ingredients and the preparation of meals.
• Maintain impeccable hygiene and kitchen standards in line with HACCP requirements.
• Monitor and control food waste, stock levels, and kitchen resources.
• Experience with bulk cooking and large-scale food production.
• Ability to execute and maintain standards across Pre-plated events, Cocktail functions, Buffet operations, Banqueting and C&E requirements.
• Comfortable managing multiple event requirements simultaneously.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Food safety

Organisational skills

Quality focus

Team leadership

Education

Relevant trade qualifications

Job description

Pullman East Melbourne is seeking a passionate Demi Chef de Partie to join our vibrant kitchen team. You’ll craft high-quality dishes for a variety of dining experiences, from intimate meals to large-scale events, while embracing our premium standards.

The role requires working in a fast-paced hotel environment, coordinating with the Executive Chef and culinary colleagues, and maintaining HACCP safety, quality, and waste control. Weekend and staggered shifts are involved.