Chef de Partie

About the Company

Accor is a leading international hospitality group with a heart for passion, integrity, and inclusion. Operating over 4,000 hotels across more than 90 countries, Accor provides vast career growth opportunities through its various popular global brands. This role is situated at Novotel Canberra, Accor's premier 286-room hotel located centrally opposite the light rail in Canberra. The hotel offers eight adaptable conference and event venues hosting a diverse range of clients, including corporate teams, government agencies, and social groups, creating an engaging and dynamic daily work environment.

Benefits

• Access to Accor Global Discounts, granting significant savings on worldwide hotel stays and dining, extended to family and friends
• Opportunities for career advancement within Accor's worldwide network
• Complimentary dry cleaning services for work apparel
• Daily free barista-prepared coffee or tea
• Convenient central location close to public transport, cafes, and shopping areas
• Work alongside a collaborative leadership team with chances to enhance commercial knowledge and professional growth

Job Summary

The Chef de Partie position requires a committed and skilled culinary professional to join the kitchen team full-time. Reporting to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, you will be instrumental in creating exceptional dishes while ensuring top standards in food quality, presentation, safety, and kitchen operations. You will take responsibility for a designated kitchen section and mentor junior chefs to maintain smooth service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present dishes in line with established recipes and brand expectations
• Utilize proven experience managing grill and hot pan cooking in a busy kitchen
• Oversee your kitchen section to maintain efficient service and consistent food quality
• Lead kitchen operations during senior chefs' absence as necessary
• Implement stock rotation methods and work towards minimal food wastage
• Assist in ordering supplies, controlling inventory, and preparing mise en place
• Provide guidance and support to junior kitchen team members
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen areas, equipment, and workstations to the highest standards
• Communicate effectively with Food & Beverage and Conference & Events departments to guarantee guest satisfaction
• Support food production for conferences, events, and restaurant services
• Adhere strictly to food safety, HACCP, workplace health and safety, and hygiene protocols

Qualifications and Requirements

• Completed trade qualifications in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or skilled Demi Chef within a hotel, restaurant, or catering environment
• Thorough understanding of food safety, HACCP practices, and kitchen hygiene regulations
• Experience in supervising or mentoring junior kitchen staff
• Strong organizational skills and effective time management
• Passion for delivering exceptional food and hospitality services
• Meticulous attention to detail and presentation quality
• Ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-moving kitchen setting
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with commitment to collective success
• Willingness to work on a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays

Additional Information

If you have a passion for crafting memorable culinary experiences and wish to grow your hospitality career with a global leader, we invite you to apply for this exciting role.