Chef De Partie

Chef De Partie – full time

Location:  Adelaide, South Australia

Join the team at Stamford Grand Adelaide 

About Stamford Hotels and Resorts

Stamford Hotels and Resorts, a part of the Stamford Group, manages the Group’s portfolio of luxury premium hotels located in Australia and New Zealand. The hotel portfolio consists of nearly 1800 rooms and over 1000 employees. In addition to the hotels, the Stamford Group owns a portfolio of premium commercial office properties internationally, and is involved in the development of high-end luxury residential units in Australia.

At Stamford Hotels and Resorts, we understand that our people are our greatest asset. We strive to retain, develop and reward passionate and success-orientated professionals at all levels.

In our pursuit for excellence, we encourage entrepreneurial thinking, challenge the status quo and inculcate a sense of ownership while fostering an environment of transparency, collaboration, respect and integrity among our employees, business partners and the larger community.

Core requirements of the role

We seek a talented culinary technician, who has a strong work ethic to join our kitchen team full time, in the form of a Chef de Partie. In this role at Stamford Grand Adelaide, you will directly liaise to support the kitchen management team with implementing, developing, and upholding standard operational procedures, and culinary goals set by the Executive Chef.

You will oversee a kitchen section to ensure smooth service delivery to ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest standard of quality, taste, and presentation.

If you’re passionate and thrive on exceeding excellence, have an attitude of maturity, accompanied with a desire to work alongside a diverse team, we encourage you to apply.

Core Duties 

• Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
• Oversee food inventory, and storage to minimise wastage and ensure freshness
• Discussing food preparation issues with Executive Chef and Kitchen staff
• Collaborate with the Senior Chefs and Banquets Manager on functions
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef when ordering, and daily during kitchen operations
• Assist with staff training and mentoring new starts
• Use all equipment in a safe and practical manner, ensuring the safety of associates and guests
• Contribute to menu specials with creative flair, exceeding competitor’s offerings
• Have the flexibility to be able to work in all areas of the kitchen operations to remain a well-rounded chef
• Manage the regular rotation of stock, ensuring minimal wastage
• Uphold strict health, hygiene and safety standards

About you

• Previous experience as a Chef De Partie or above  
• Chef trade qualification (essential)
• Proven ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work collaboratively with a multicultural diverse team
• Flexible to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays
• Comprehensive knowledge of kitchen hygiene practices and WH&S standards
• Demonstrated experience working in a 4- or 5-star hotel
• Ability to work unrestricted in Australia – full working rights
• Be able to lift, push and pull large objects up to 50lbs (23 kg), bend and kneel
• Good reading, writing and basic maths

Culture and Benefits

• Supplied meals during allocated rostered shifts
• Career growth opportunities
• Discounted onsite car parking
• Daily discounted coffee and dinning menu, including our world famous LaBoca Bar and Grill

How to Apply

If you have the experience, we'll give you the opportunity. Please submit a cover letter and resume. We thank you in advance for taking the time to apply for our exclusive role. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview, and that we may conduct interviews concurrently with the live ad. 

No recruitment agencies please. 

Applications close: 28^th February 2025

Stamford Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, covered under applicable law.

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