Demi Chef

Come and join our team at Pullman Cairns International. The Pullman legacy embodies the spirit of boundless innovation, brilliances and limitless possibilities. Redefined hospitality by seeing the familiar differently! We are who we serve, we hire for personality, train for the skill. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining the team, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.

WE SEEK OPPORTUNITIES I WE CONNECT WITH MEANING I WE MAKE AN IMPACT

Our Service spirit, call to action that brings us together with a shared purpose, we believe that true progress is collective. We embrace a shared responsibility to shape a positive and inclusive future for all. We hire for personality and train for skill.

Our prestigious hotel is centrally located in Cairns City, offering 324 elegantly appointed rooms, 18 versatile meeting spaces, and Coco’s Kitchen and Bar, where the menu highlights local fish, seafood, and premium regional produce. Join our culinary team and contribute to creating exceptional dining experiences.

We are seeking a talented Demi Chef to support our culinary leadership team with daily kitchen operations, food preparation, and upholding the highest standards of quality and hygiene. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Commis Chef looking to advance their career with an industry leader. If you’re passionate about food, eager to learn, and excited to grow within a renowned culinary environment, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist our culinary leaders with daily kitchen operations and food preparation
• Oversee assigned sections, ensuring efficient and productive operation
• Maintain a clean, hygienic work environment while ensuring top-quality food and presentation standards
• Prepare high-quality dishes across various kitchen sections, with a strong focus on a la carte, buffet, larder, mise-en-place, room service, and banquets.
• Monitor stock rotation, minimize waste, and ensure stock control procedures are followed
• Lead by example, instruct and develop apprentices, and liaise with chefs to ensure smooth kitchen operations

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about growth and development and committed to making a meaningful impact within our team. If you're driven to elevate the guest experience and contribute to the success of a premier 5-star hotel, we want to hear from you.

We value proven experience, strong culinary knowledge, excellent time management, and a passion for exceptional dining.

Key Requirements:

• Trade qualifications and previous experience in the hotel industry preferred.
• Extensive experience in a la carte 
• Knowledge of food safety requirements.
• Service-oriented with an eye for detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Flexible and able to embrace and respond effectively to change.

Why work for Accor?

Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5400 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.

Benefits Your Way

• Immediate access to global accommodation and F&B discounts
• #LearnYourWay with a sophisticated modern training platform, which offers a constantly expanding database of free, industry focused training.
• Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.

• We are an inclusive employer, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and develop diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know.