Demi Chef - Mercure Melbourne Southbank

Mercure; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accor benefits

Career development

Staff meals

Job summary

Mercure Melbourne is seeking a passionate Full-Time Demi Chef to join our busy hotel kitchen. You will assist in the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes, work across sections, and uphold hygiene and safety standards to ensure excellence during service.

You will support senior chefs, contribute to inventory tasks, train junior staff, and help sustain a positive kitchen culture in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel or high-volume kitchen.
• Strong cooking techniques across styles.
• Formal culinary training preferred.
• Able to work mornings, evenings, weekends.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and presentation of dishes to hotel standards.
• Work across kitchen sections and maintain hygiene.
• Support senior chefs with inventory and daily tasks.

Skills

High-volume kitchen

Food preparation

Team collaboration

Education

Formal culinary training

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Full-Time Demi Chef to join our dynamic kitchen brigade. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented culinary professional ready to take the next step in their career and contribute to delivering exceptional dining experiences in a fast-paced, high-quality environment.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assist in the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes in line with hotel standards.
• Work across various sections of the kitchen as required.
• Maintain cleanliness, food hygiene, and safety standards at all times.
• Support senior chefs in daily operations, including inventory and stock rotation.
• Ensure consistency and quality in every dish served.
• Contribute to a positive kitchen environment and help train junior staff where needed.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you should demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a similar role within a hotel or high-volume kitchen.
• Excellent technical knowledge with experience in a variety of cooking techniques and styles.
• Formal culinary training or relevant qualifications preferred.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts across a 7 day rotating roster including mornings, evenings and weekends
• Strong communication and organisational skills and a team-oriented attitude.
• Passion for food and a desire to learn and grow.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain food safety standards and understanding of HACCP

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