Demi Chef - Mercure Melbourne Southbank

Mercure Hotels; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Your Way

Learn Your Way

Benefits Your Way at Accor

Job summary

Mercure Melbourne Southbank, part of Accor, is seeking a passionate Full-Time Demi Chef to join our busy kitchen brigade. You will help deliver high-quality dishes and support senior chefs in daily operations within a fast-paced, high-standard hotel environment.

The role offers opportunities to work across kitchen sections, maintain HACCP standards, and contribute to a positive team culture while developing culinary skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hotel or high-volume kitchen.
• Strong technical cooking knowledge across techniques and styles.
• Formal culinary training or relevant qualifications preferred.
• Willingness to work a 7 day rotating roster including mornings, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Team player

Education

Culinary training

Job description

Company Description

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.

This 4-star property, Mercure Melbourne Southbank, welcomes all guests, whether for business or leisure, short or long stay. Offering the ultimate location on the doorstep of the stunning Yarra River and next door to iconic landmarks Queen Victoria Gardens, National Gallery of Victoria, Flinders Street, Collins Street and hidden alleyways, it’s the perfect base for any stay and to work.

Our Distrikt Dining offers a variety of options for our guests. Consisting of a 100-seat restaurant, large bar area, cafe and conference spaces now is a great time to join our kitchen team.

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