Chef de Partie – Pastry in Melbourne, Australia

Job Number 24173173

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location The Westin Melbourne, 205 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? N

Relocation? N

Position Type Non-Management

The Westin is committed to empowering guests to enhance their well-being when they need it most – while travelling. As The Westin associates, we rise to make each day better for our guests, our communities and each other. Discover a place where you’re given a choice to not just get up and go to work, but to rise. Join us as a Chef De Partie to feel empowered by career growth opportunities in a people-first environment.

Position Summary:

• Rise with us and supervise the preparation and production of all hot or cold food items for the food and beverage outlet

• Assist the Head Chef in ensuring the quality, consistency and production of food in all areas of responsibility

• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation

• Plan and manage food quantities and plating requirements for the food operation

• Ensure proper portion, arrangement and food garnish focusing on attention to detail

• Maintain organisational skills to ensure your section is clean and runs efficiently throughout each service period

• Ensure all food is prepared and presented in a way that aims to exceed guest expectations, focusing on the guest’s overall wellbeing

• Understand guest requirements and deliver service excellence with each customer experience

• Assist the team with preparation and execution during service periods

• Maintain strong food safety and property standards

About You:

• Trade Industry Qualification or completion of Commercial Cookery Qualification

• Relevant experience in a similar role minimum 4 years in a 5 star kitchen

• Experience in multiple operations like high tea, events, ala carte desserts etc.

• Working rights in Australia

• Enthusiastic to escalate your career

• Self-motivated, driven and energized in a fast-paced environment

• Armed with smart solutions and a can-do attitude

Our Benefits:

• Exclusive staff discounts on food and beverage and hotel rooms (including all properties within the Marriott International group) for you, your family and friends

• Be part of Life with the Works program where you can enjoy flexible working hours & locations, time off to pursue your passion through sabbatical leave, and paid leave during your birthday month

• Grow, develop, and progress with internationally recognised training programs, unlimited strategic development and exciting career opportunities within the Marriott International group

• Genuine care for associates’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program

• Opportunity to receive Employee Referral Incentives and get paid for working with your friend

• Work for the Largest Hotel Network in the World which values equality, diversity and inclusiveness

Westin Hotels and Resorts are part of Marriott International’s Premium portfolio, which has committed to putting people first for 90+ years. Apply now!

At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand’s unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​team, and become the best version of you.