Chef de Partie

“Hospitality is a work of Heart” at ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley, 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.

We’re proud to be part of the Accor Group, where we champion diversity with purpose and heartfelt care.

ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley is located just 25 minutes east of Melbourne CBD and offers 155 modern guest rooms, the welcoming Ibis Kitchen & Bar, and four flexible meeting rooms accommodating up to 120 delegates. Perfectly positioned as the gateway to the Dandenong Ranges, the Yarra Valley Food & Wine District, the Mornington Peninsula, Phillip Island, and in the heart of lively Glen Waverley, our hotel attracts both business and leisure travellers seeking comfort, convenience, and exceptional service.

We’re looking for a Chef de Partie with a strong a la carte background to join our dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you’ll create exceptional dishes 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.

Your role will include (but not limited to):

• Lead and mentor junior staff, providing guidance, training and support to help them grow
• Apply diverse cooking techniques to consistently deliver exceptional dishes
• Maintain a clean, organised and compliant kitchen that meets all food safety standards
• Strong a la carte experience with a proven ability to deliver high-quality dishes
• Thorough understanding of food safety standards and best practices
• Ensuring exceptional food standards, from preparation to presentation.
• Monitor and control food waste, stock levels, and kitchen resources.
• Assist the Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and promote a positive working culture at all times. 

What We’re Looking For:

• A deep understanding of food trends, sustainability, and seasonal produce to drive creativity.
• A commitment to excellence in food safety, hygiene, and workplace health & safety standards.
• Proven experience in a similar role within a busy, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Relevant trade qualifications (Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent).
• Strong technical cooking skills across a variety of techniques and cuisines.
• Availability to work evenings across a 7-day roster.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional approach
• Proven leadership capability, with experience guiding and supervising junior chefs during service.
• Outstanding time management skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.

Why Work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

Benefits:

• Be a part of a global hospitality company and explore Accor’s limitless possibilities
• Enjoy exclusive Accor discounts and global benefits, including but not limited to accommodation and food & beverage discounts for you, your family and friends
• Extensive employee benefits & special rates with our partnership brands
• On-the-job training and mentorship
• Accessing pathways for career advancement and personal development within Accor