Demi Chef - Full Time

Accor; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Worldwide accommodation discounts

Food & beverage discounts from day one

Chadstone Shopping Centre discounts

Free nights’ accommodation on your Acc

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Accor’s Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery is seeking a passionate Demi Chef to join the kitchen on a full-time basis, specializing in In-Room Dining. You will prepare and deliver high-quality dishes for in-room guests and collaborate with the wider kitchen team to ensure exceptional service.

Beyond In-Room Dining, you’ll have opportunities to work across other kitchen sections, including our restaurant and events.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, ideally in a hotel or premium hospitality environment.
• Genuine passion for food and pride in producing quality dishes.
• Good understanding of kitchen operations, food preparation and service standards.
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and flexibility to work across kitchen sections.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality In-Room Dining dishes following hotel recipes and presentation standards.
• Own your section, complete mise en place and ensure organised service.
• Maintain consistency in food quality, flavour and presentation for every order.
• Work closely with kitchen team to ensure timely, seamless service.
• Assist across other kitchen sections and outlets as needed, including breakfast and restaurant operations.
• Support Conference & Events and banqueting preparation and service when required.
• Maintain a clean, stocked workstation and manage stock rotation.

Skills

Professional kitchen

Hotel environment

Food safety

Teamwork

Flexibility

Rotating roster

Job description

Please note: This position is available to candidates who have unrestricted working rights in Australia. While we welcome applications from candidates with the appropriate working rights, unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role, including future sponsorship.

At Accor, we are more than a hotel group. We are a global hospitality community committed to creating meaningful experiences for our guests and our Heartists.

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery is a luxury hotel located alongside Chadstone, The Fashion Capital. From our signature Italian restaurant, Pastore, to Altus Rooftop Bar & Lounge and our In-Room Dining experience, we take pride in delivering exceptional food and memorable experiences for our guests.

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Demi Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis, with a primary focus on our In-Room Dining operation.

In this role, you will take responsibility for preparing and delivering high-quality dishes for guests dining in the comfort of their rooms. You'll play an important part in ensuring every order meets our standards for quality, presentation and consistency, while working closely with the wider kitchen team to ensure a smooth and efficient operation.

While In-Room Dining will be your primary focus, you'll also have the opportunity to work across other areas of the kitchen, including our restaurant and Conference & Events as your skills and interests develop.

This is a great opportunity for a chef looking to broaden their experience, develop their skills and build their career within a luxury hotel environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and delivering high-quality In-Room Dining dishes in line with hotel recipes and presentation standards.
• Taking ownership of your section, ensuring mise en place is completed and service is organised and efficient.
• Maintaining consistency in food quality, flavour and presentation across every order.
• Working closely with other kitchen team members to ensure timely and seamless service.
• Assisting across other kitchen sections and outlets as required, including breakfast and restaurant operations.
• Supporting preparation and service for Conference & Events and banqueting when required.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and well-stocked workstation.
• Assisting with stock rotation, food storage, ordering and minimising food waste.
• Following food safety, hygiene, allergen management and workplace health and safety procedures.
• Contributing to a positive kitchen culture and supporting the development of junior team members.
• Bringing ideas, initiative and a willingness to learn to the wider kitchen operation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, ideally in a hotel or premium hospitality environment.
• A genuine passion for food and pride in producing quality dishes.
• Good understanding of kitchen operations, food preparation and service standards.
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and flexibility to work across different kitchen sections.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you...

• Great benefits – worldwide accommodation and food & beverage discounts from day one
• Chadstone Shopping Centre discounts
• free nights’ accommodation on your anniversary with Accor
• discounted health insurance
• and a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive, dynamic team environment in one of Melbourne’s most iconic luxury hotels
• Work close to home – based in Melbourne’s vibrant south-east, avoid the CBD commute
• Endless growth opportunities as part of Accor, Australia’s largest hospitality employer – with access to industry-leading training, career pathways across a global network, and the ability to truly shape your future

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