Chef De Partie

Qantas Lounges and Sofitel Hotels & Resorts, the Luxury International brand for Accor Hotels, offers Lounge guests a new attitude for cosmopolitan business and leisure travelers visiting the Qantas International Lounges. The team consists of over 200 employees working in the Business and First Lounges. Our busy Lounge operation caters for Qantas's most valuable passengers every week. 

What do we do?

Accor operates a selection of Qantas Lounges globally, bring our service passion and values to the aviation industry. Every day we connect with thousands of travelers as they adventure around Australia and the world. Qantas Lounges by Accor provides a relaxing start to a holiday, an efficient workspace between flights, and a welcoming pause on the way to anywhere. With a range of offerings from upscale to luxury, our Lounges receive rave reviews from both our customers and our team.

We are seeking a full-time Chef De Partie to join our team immediately and provide efficient, friendly and professional service to all of our lounge guests. We have opportunities available in our al la carte and buffet environments.

All of our roles are focused on exciting our guests with flair and enthusiasm and demonstrating a genuine passion for customer service.

• Support the Executive Chef in food preparation, ordering, and team development to meet lounge standards.
• Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage.  Have stock control procedures implemented and maintained.
• Work with and coordinate the work of apprentices in preparing and producing food as required.
• Assist with managing team members - performance and leading by example. 
• Responsibility for your designated area, as well as anticipation of guests needs
• Prepare and present with flair all menu items for buffet, a la carte and tray service as required to Lounge standards and within budget controls
• Ensure Food safety standards are met in all stages of the food cycle—delivery, storage, preparation, cookery, service, and rotation. 

• 2-3 years of experience in the same or similar position.
• Completed a trade qualification certificate
• Managed/lead a team of 15 team members or more 
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions.
• Physical stamina and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• MUST have full working rights within Australia 
• Ability to pass a federal police background security check 

Employee Benefits for your hard work! 

• Excellent working conditions & fantastic career opportunities 
• Work with two iconic businesses and experience the buzz of the working in the Aviation industry
• Great learning and development programs available 
• Hotel discounts worldwide and exclusive travel benefits 
• Fully laundered uniforms 
• Access to staff duty-free store 
• Weekend loading/Penalties   
• Staff Meals

You will be engaged to work under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award [MA000009]

Note: Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Federal Police check at their own cost (Will be reimbursed once approved) in order to gain ASIC certification.

If you would like to be a part of our team, please apply now.