Chef De Partie

Situated in the vibrant heart of the Cultural Precinct near the beautiful South Bank Parklands, Novotel Brisbane South Bank places you, and our guests, just moments away from premier destinations such as the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, and the Queensland Art Gallery.

Since welcoming our first guests in 2018, we've been dedicated to delivering exceptional, award-winning service and accommodation for both business and leisure travelers. Our ethos, "Hospitality is a work of Heart", drives us to create a warm and welcoming environment, ensuring our guests and team members feel valued and cared for.

At Novotel Brisbane South Bank, you'll have the chance to enhance your skills and elevate your career while helping to create memorable experiences for our guests.

As a senior member of our established Kitchen team, you will be responsible for ensuring a high quality preparation and presentation of food to our guests. Your flexibility in adapting to special requests will contribute to creating memorable dining experiences that will see guests returning time and time again. Under the supervision of our Executive Chef, you will: 

• Supervise kitchen in the absence of the Executive and Sous Chefs. Delegate duties and responsibilities to kitchen employees to ensure service demands are met. 
• Assist Executive Chef with menu preparation and ensuring adequate supplies are available for expected service.
• Liaise with Restaurant team members regarding the availability of menu items, additions to the menu and any relevant changes.
• Maintain excellent presentation standards and cost control for all food and beverage outlets.
• Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage.  Have stock control procedures implemented and maintained. 

To be successful for this role you are required to have completed a recognized trade qualification, and to have previously worked in a kitchen with the focus on À la carte service. Additionally you will display the following characteristics: 

• A genuine passion for cuisine and cooking with a creative flair. 
• Good presentation and influencing skills.
• Multicultural awareness and able to work with people from diverse cultures. 
• Ability to work independently and has good initiative in a dynamic environment. 
• Excellent communication with fluency in English; additional languages are a plus. 
• Well versed in all aspects of Food Hygiene, HACCP and OH&S to ensure safe working practices are followed within the kitchen.
• Flexibility regarding your work availability is essential, as we operate 7 days a week, including public holidays.

Unlimited working rights in Australia is a must. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided.

What is in it for you?

• Join an award-winning team that thinks outside the box!
• Fun and friendly work environment. We have an 8.2/10 employee satisfaction score!
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Learn Your Way Academie
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

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.

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.

Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/ 

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