Chef de Partie

Welcome to Mercure Townsville, a welcoming venue for corporate events, leisure conferences, weddings, and special occasions in North Queensland. Our venue features seven functional boardrooms and ballrooms, an enclosed deck, beautiful lawns, and outdoor event spaces, making us a great choice for various events.

At the heart of our hotel is Celsius Restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, catering to both our guests and the local community. We focus on delivering high-quality dining experiences, thanks to the dedication and talent of our team.

Join us at Mercure Townsville, where we foster a supportive environment for our employees. We are committed to motivating and retaining our talented team members, ensuring we consistently provide excellent hospitality and dining. If you have a passion for culinary quality and innovation, we invite you to join our team.

As our Chef de Partie, you're essential in crafting the culinary experiences that define Mercure Townsville. Your responsibilities include:

• Organising and maintaining your section of the kitchen with precision and care.
• Training and leading your team, ensuring clear communication and delegation of tasks.
• Managing kitchen orders and providing constructive feedback to improve processes.
• Supporting the Sous Chef and culinary leadership in daily operations.
• Overseeing your designated kitchen area and assisting other sections as needed.
• Upholding the highest standards of hygiene and safety in the kitchen.
• Contributing to the success of weddings and events, with opportunities to expand your skill set in these areas.
• Working closely with the Executive Chef to solve operational challenges and enhance kitchen efficiency.
• Fostering a team-oriented environment that encourages collaboration and excellence.

• You have at least 4 years of experience in a kitchen environment, ready to step into the Chef de Partie role.
• You possess a Cert IV in Basic Culinary or a Diploma in Food Science, along with a Food Safety Certificate.
• Your knife skills are top-notch, across butchery, seafood, poultry, and dessert preparations.
• You have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to presenting high-quality dishes.
• Your knowledge of kitchen operations is solid, and you're passionate about culinary arts.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage conflicts effectively are among your strengths.
• You're capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment and work well with a diverse team.

We're an Accor Hotel!
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.

In return for your commitment, we offer fantastic career opportunities and excellent working conditions with a supportive and fun team. In addition, we will provide you with hotel and partner discounts worldwide, yearly service recognition rewards, free and confidential employee assistance program, and industry-leading training with Accor Academy.