Chef De Partie

We’re looking for a can-do kitchen superstar (aka Chef de Partie), ready to step up as the #legends in our munch times at Adina Hotel Darling Harbour.

You see, at TFE Hotels we’re all about making connections and serving mind-blowing experiences; we boldly make FOMO a good thing. 

No fear! With you on the job, no-one misses out. You’ll make it your mission to fuel every culinary fancy – from stand-out snacks to plating up deliciously wholesome mains or 24/7 room service delights. 

Creativity and innovation are where you shine, which is why we want you on our team.

Like us, your reputation precedes you. You’re revered in the industry as the chef’s chefs. Sure, you look great in white, and rarely break a sweat under pressure, but what sets you apart is your sense of calm and passion for people. 

You don’t need to stare down kitchen nightmares. You simply smile, knowing unintended dramas won’t reach anything close to simmer point under your watch. 

As Chef de Partie, responsibilities and duties include but are not limtied to the following :

• Food Production, Presentation and quality never slips below the standard – whether it be maintaining a clean and tidy workspace and equipment, or ensuring food handling and storage is as it needs to be.  
• You will ensure preparation of mise en place items for readiness of current and proceeding shift, as well as ensuring par levels of dry goods are maintained
• Ensure all food produced is in line with kitchen recipes and standards, and prepare and cook with a sense of urgency, without compromising safety or quality.
• Organise your assigned section/outlet and ensure it runs efficiently and productively and help out team mates as needed to ensure you all operate smoothly, like a well-oiled machine.
• You will monitor and control food wastage (as well as portion size and food cost) and assist in stocktake if required.
• Monitor and analyse guest feedback and ensure that value for money is maintained, at the same time exceeding guest’s expectations.
• Champion the right behaviour, attitude and outlook to ensure the rest of the team know they can rely on you, and follow your lead.
• Communication is key, so if there are any issues in the kitchen, or within the team (or other teams or stakeholders) you make sure the Head Chef is aware of any matters arising.

Skills/Experience required:

• You hold formal Industry Trade Qualifications or have completed or are completing a Commercial Cookery Qualification.
• You have a current Food Safety Supervisors Certificate.
• You have work experience relevant to the role
• You can physically meet the demands for this role including frequent carrying of plates etc. and use of fine motor skills requiring hand dexterity to grip knives.
• Frequent gripping of cleaning products and cloths used for wiping down and cleaning all kitchen areas.
• Frequent pushing and pulling, walking on uneven surfaces, including tiles, carpet and kitchen flooring.
• Regular lifting and relocating of delivered goods.
• Regular bending, reaching and lifting of all kitchen and floor equipment, utensils and crockery.
• Frequent exposure to areas with higher temperatures.
• Frequently engaging in preparation tasks with utensils and equipment at a waist high bench.

Base salary from $79,499.42 per annum excluding superannuation

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