Chef de Partie

Job Description

We are currently seeking a skilled and passionate Chef de Partie to join our culinary team at Sofitel Brisbane Central. This is a casual position, offering flexible shifts based on operational requirements. As an experienced member of the kitchen team, you will play a significant role in supervising the operational aspects of the kitchen while ensuring food hygiene and safety procedures are consistently followed.

• Manage and coordinate activities within your assigned kitchen section
• Ensure efficient workflow and seamless coordination with other kitchen areas
• Maintain impeccable hygiene and kitchen standards in line with HACCP requirements
• Prepare and cook dishes according to our menu specifications and quality standards
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, including apprentices and commis chefs
• Assist in menu development and implementation of new food concepts
• Participate in live cooking demonstrations and interact with customers when required
• Collaborate with the sous chef and head chef to maintain kitchen efficiency
• Monitor and control food waste, stock levels, and kitchen resources
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities during busy service periods.

Qualifications

• Completed culinary training or apprenticeship
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Proven track record of excellence in food preparation and presentation
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Passion for international cuisine and new food concepts
• Experience in live cooking and customer interaction
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Creativity and willingness to contribute to menu development
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift heavy items when necessary.

Additional Information

Bring passion and dedication to excellence, and we will recognise your contribution with a variety of benefits, rewards and development opportunities. We also offer a range of wellbeing initiatives, including apps with content to help you feel at your best. Join us, and you can thrive as an individual as well as being part of a supportive and inclusive team. 

Thrive in our Sofitel Brisbane Central community, with:

• Discounts for ambassadors, as well as their families and friends, at Accor Hotels, worldwide
• Complimentary hotel stay package to celebrate your work anniversary
• Secure parking in the centre of Brisbane for only $10 per day
• Direct access to Central train station
• Complimentary food in the ambassador dining room
• Dry cleaning of duty attire.
• Laundered uniforms.

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