Demi Chef

The Company & Hotel

We are ‘relentlessly guest obsessed’ at Accor. Everything we do, we do to help our guests feel welcome and valued and to give them the best experience possible. 

Novotel Sydney International Airport is a 271 room hotel, including a 150 seater a la carte restaurant, Bar & 11 Conference rooms. We are located along the Cooks River, near the International Airport. 

We are looking for the right person to join the team, someone who can move with the changing business and grow & develop with AccorHotels.

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/
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The Role

We are looking for a talented Demi Chef who is dedicated to providing a memorable experience and ensuring service is smooth sailing! 

In this role you will:

• Assist the Executive Chef with menu preparation and ensuring adequate supplies are available for expected service.
• Lead employees by setting a positive example.
• Liaise with restaurant employees regarding the availability of menu items, additions to the menu and any relevant changes.
• Delegate duties and responsibilities to kitchen employees to ensure service demands are met.
• Maintain excellent presentation standards and cost control for all food and beverage outlets, whilst maintaining recipe standards.
• Prepare and present menu items showing variety and flair, within the cost margins specified by the hotel.
• Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage. Have stock control procedures implemented and maintained.
• Works with and co-ordinates the work of apprentices in the preparation and production of food as required. .
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy & ensuring all equipment is maintained, serviced and cleaned to WHS standards.

What we are looking for

If this role interests you and you can demonstrate that you have:

• A true desire to work with people and create human connections to enable you to learn your team
• An ability to ask the right questions and listen intently to gather enough information to solve problems, resolve complaints and create those Heartist Moments
• A professional appearance and demeanour that will represent our brand well
• Have a curious mindset to be able to spot tiny frustrations, seemingly insignificant needs, and the times that service could be even better for our guests
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays 
• Understanding of and the ability to maintain food safety standards and HACCP

We want to hear from you!

What is in it for you

• Learning & development opportunities.
• Join of the largest hotel groups worldwide with access to global opportunities and staff benefits.
• Onsite parking, duty meals, and free laundry.

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