Chef de Partie

About Novotel Perth Murray Street

At Novotel Perth Murray Street, part of the Accor Group, hospitality is a passion that stems from the heart. The company prioritizes making guests and employees feel genuinely welcome and valued to deliver an exceptional experience. The hotel is proud to be recognized as a leading brand under Accor, having won the 2025 'Superior Accommodation' award at the Australian Hotels Association WA Accommodation Awards for Excellence.

Role Overview

The Chef de Partie will independently manage a designated kitchen section, ensuring superior quality and consistency in food preparation. This role involves supporting the Executive Chef in daily operations, including preparation and service, as well as supervising kitchen activities when the Executive Chef is unavailable.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with daily kitchen tasks and meal services.
• Lead and oversee kitchen operations during the Executive Chef's absence.
• Take full responsibility for one kitchen section, maintaining smooth and efficient service delivery.
• Ensure that food presentation and portion sizes meet established standards throughout all dining venues.
• Manage inventory by monitoring stock levels, minimizing waste, and enforcing proper stock rotation.
• Maintain all kitchen equipment and workspaces in compliance with workplace health, safety, and hygiene regulations.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in a similar position within a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Possession of relevant trade qualifications such as Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent certification.
• Advanced culinary skills using diverse cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Experience with dinner service and Conference & Events (C&E) kitchen operations.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience working in event settings and leading night-time kitchen teams.
• Willingness and availability to work evening shifts on a 7-day rotating roster.
• Proven leadership abilities with experience mentoring and managing junior kitchen staff during service periods.
• Strong communication, organisational, and time management skills.
• Thorough knowledge of food safety standards, hygiene practices, and HACCP compliance.

Additional Information

Why Join Accor? Accor is one of the world's largest hospitality groups spanning over 5,400 hotels across more than 110 countries, offering extensive career progression opportunities worldwide.

Employee Benefits

• Immediate access to global hotel accommodation and food & beverage discounts.
• Access to an advanced and constantly expanding online training platform tailored to industry-specific learning.
• Recognition for length of service through anniversaries and tenure milestones.
• A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, with accommodation available upon request during recruitment.

Note: Candidates must hold valid Australian working rights as sponsorship is not available.