All Accor

Global hotel management, franchising, loyalty program

Demi Chef

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionPosted on Nov 6

Full-timeSurfers Paradise QLD, AustraliaA$31.29 - A$46.95 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Previous experience as a Demi Chef in a hotel, restaurant, or high-volume kitchen environment is required.
Relevant culinary qualifications are required.
Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices is required.
The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment is required.
Strong teamwork and communication skills are required.
Flexibility to work a rotating roster that includes weekends, public holidays, and evenings is required.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes.
Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
Support the Chef de Partie and broader kitchen team with daily operations.
Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety standards.
Manage stock rotation and minimise food wastage.
Contribute ideas to enhance menu offerings and guest experiences.
Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient work environment.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience in conference, events, banquets, and a high-volume buffet breakfast operation is highly desired.
A passion for food, creativity, and delivering exceptional guest experiences is desired.

Job Description

About the job…

Are you passionate about creating memorable dining experiences and delivering high-quality food? Novotel Surfers Paradise is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Demi Chef to join our dynamic Kitchen brigade.

What You'll Be Doing..

As a Demi Chef, you will play an important role in supporting our culinary operations by:

Assisting with the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes.
Maintaining food quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
Supporting the Chef de Partie and broader kitchen team with daily operations.
Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards.
Managing stock rotation and minimising food wastage.
Contributing ideas to enhance menu offerings and guest experiences.
Maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient work environment.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For...

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

Previous experience as a Demi Chef in a hotel, restaurant, or high-volume kitchen environment.
Relevant culinary qualifications.
Previous experience in conference, events, banquets and a high-volume buffet breakfast operation highly desired.
Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Flexibility to work a rotating roster including weekends, public holidays, and evenings.
A passion for food, creativity, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Explore more opportunities in our kitchen team, including a Commis Chef role for those earlier in their career.

Additional Information

What's In It For You?

Opportunity to work with a global hospitality leader.
Worldwide accommodation and dining discounts across Accor properties.
Learning and development opportunities through Accor Academy.
Supportive team culture focused on growth and wellbeing.
Employee recognition and reward programs.
Career progression opportunities within Accor hotels across Australia and globally.

Novotel Surfers Paradise is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Apply now and bring your passion for food to Novotel Surfers Paradise.

Compensation: 31.29 to 46.95 (AUD) (HOURLY)

About the Company

All Accor

Global hotel management, franchising, loyalty program

Accor is a global hospitality group with a wide range of hotel brands spanning economy to luxury. It earns revenue from room bookings, food and beverage services, and management fees from franchised properties, while providing hotel management and franchising services to partners. The company runs a loyalty program, A Club, to keep guests returning, and expands its capabilities through acquisitions like Adoria and a stake in Squarebreak to broaden its offerings. Its goal is to grow its footprint and deliver consistent, responsible guest experiences worldwide by leveraging global expertise and local know‑how, with a strong focus on sustainability.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Founded: 1967

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