“Hospitality is a work of Heart” at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf, part of the Accor Group. Everything we do, we do to help our guests and our people feel welcome and feel valued to give them the best experience possible.

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf is an eye-catching golden 26 level tower incorporating 347 accommodation rooms & suites, Mr. Carpano Dining and Bar and Allora Café. This four-star hotel is complemented with direct access to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC), the Southern Hemisphere's largest meeting space and is adjacent to the popular DFO shopping centre with 180+ retail brands.

With us, your personality is valued, your opportunities for growth know no boundaries.  Every action you take has a positive and memorable impact on the experience of our customers, your colleagues, and also, on the planet, contributing to pioneering the art of responsible hospitality.

Become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you into a world where life pulses with passion.

We’re looking for a full-time Chef de Partie with a strong a la carte background to join our kitchen team. In this role, you’ll create exceptional dishes, contribute to innovative menu development and oversee daily kitchen operations, all while ensuring our guests enjoy an outstanding dining experience. You’ll mentor junior team members, uphold the highest food safety standards and help keep the kitchen running efficiently in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

You must have full working rights in Australia to be considered for interview. We offer the Hospitality Industry General Award base rate of $32.13 per hour plus applicable penalty rates.

Your role will include:

• Assist with menu preparation and ensuring adequate supplies are available for expected service
• Apply diverse cooking techniques to consistently deliver exceptional dishes
• Ensure exceptional food standards, from preparation to presentation
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen that meets all food safety standards
• Monitor and control food waste, stock levels, and kitchen resource
• Lead and mentor junior staff, and provide guidance, training and support
• Assist the Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and promote a positive working culture where every person is valued 

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong a la carte experience with a proven ability to deliver high-quality dishes
• A comprehensive understanding of food trends, sustainability, and seasonal produce
• Relevant trade qualification (minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent)
• 3 to 5+ years of commercial kitchen experience, including post-qualification experience
• Proven experience in a similar role within a busy, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Thorough understanding of food safety standards and best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience guiding and supervising a team
• Ability to supervise the kitchen operation on behalf of the Head Chef
• Availability to work breakfast, lunch and dinner service across a rotating 7-day roster

Benefits and Perks

At  Accor, we are committed to ensuring our people feel welcome and valued by creating an inclusive and supportive environment. We offer a positive work culture, global Accor and partner discounts including accommodation and dining, career progression, learning & development opportunities and the environment to learn a wide range of skills as part of a global hospitality brand. Our hotel offers our team discounted meals, complimentary barista coffee, discounted car parking in the DFO centre, and easy access to public transport.

Become a Heartist and work in an environment where we encourage you to bring your real self to work, unleash your creativity and have fun!

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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