Demi Chef — Fast-Paced Hotel Kitchen, Full-Time

Stamford Plaza Melbourne; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Supplied meals during rostered shifts

Job summary

Stamford Plaza Melbourne is seeking a driven Demi Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. You will work closely with Executive and Sous Chefs to prepare high-quality dishes for restaurants, banquets and events across our hotel operations.

This hands-on role requires maintaining food quality, presentation, and safety during busy service periods while developing culinary skills in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Demi Chef or in a similar commercial kitchen environment.
• Strong food preparation and cooking skills.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food to a consistently high standard across hotel outlets.
• Assist with preparation and delivery for restaurants, banquets, conferences, weddings and events.
• Maintain quality and presentation during busy service periods.
• Follow recipes, portion controls and established standards.
• Support stock rotation and minimize wastage.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene compliance.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Communicate with the kitchen team during service.
• Assist with training and development of junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Demi Chef experience

Cooking skills

Food safety

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

Stamford Plaza Melbourne is seeking a driven Demi Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. You will work closely with Executive and Sous Chefs to prepare high-quality dishes for restaurants, banquets and events across our hotel operations.

This hands-on role requires maintaining food quality, presentation, and safety during busy service periods while developing culinary skills in a fast-paced hotel environment.