Chef de Partie | Full Time
Hotel Brand: Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
Location: Australia, South Australia, Adelaide
Hotel: CP - Adelaide (ADLAD), 27 Frome Street, 5000
Job number: 164491
Your day to day
- Take responsibility for the preparation, cooking and presentation of dishes within your assigned section, showcasing KOOMO's Asian fusion cuisine.
- Organise and oversee mise en place, ensuring your section is fully prepared and ready for service.
- Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, portion control and flavour profiles in line with recipes and kitchen standards.
- Ensure dishes are prepared with attention to detail, balancing creativity with consistency and the KOOMO dining experience.
- Coordinate with the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth, efficient and timely service across the restaurant, bar, room service and banquets.
- Provide guidance, coaching and support to Commis Chefs, Cooks and kitchen colleagues, helping develop their culinary skills.
- Monitor stock levels, manage ordering requirements and ensure ingredients are properly stored and rotated.
- Minimise food waste and contribute to effective stock control and kitchen cost management.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with hotel procedures and HACCP requirements.
- Support the Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine with daily kitchen operations, menu development and continuous improvement.
- Lead by example, fostering a positive, respectful and collaborative kitchen environment.
What we need from you
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or an experienced Demi Chef ready to take the next step.
- Commercial Cookery qualifications and experience in a professional kitchen environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage an assigned kitchen section during service.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and presentation.
- Good time management, organisation and attention to detail.
- The ability to work collaboratively and support junior kitchen colleagues.
- A strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements.
- Experience in Japanese, Modern Asian or similar cuisine would be advantageous.
- Flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
- The right to work in Australia.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
