The Demi Chef de Partie supports the kitchen team by preparing ingredients, cooking dishes to recipe and presentation standards, maintaining food quality, and keeping work areas clean and organised. Candidates should have commercial kitchen experience, sound knowledge of food preparation and hygiene practices, and ideally a relevant culinary qualification such as Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is expected. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to workplace health and safety are important.
Novotel Melbourne Preston is part of Accor, a leading global hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced residences across many countries. Novotel is Accor’s internationally recognised midscale brand, known for comfortable accommodation, practical facilities, welcoming service and modern dining experiences for business and leisure travellers. Located in Preston, in Melbourne’s north, the hotel serves guests visiting the city, local businesses, events and nearby attractions. The property provides opportunities to work within an international hospitality environment, with structured standards, team-based operations and access to Accor benefits and development programs. In this kitchen role, the successful candidate would support the hotel’s food and beverage operations while gaining experience in a professional commercial kitchen.
Australia offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, cafés and tourism destinations, particularly in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, the Gold Coast and regional resort areas. The culture is generally informal, multicultural and workplace-focused, with strong expectations around punctuality, safety, teamwork and respectful communication. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to relaxed coastal or regional communities, with excellent access to beaches, sport and outdoor activities. International applicants need a visa with suitable work rights; options may include a Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored visa or another skilled or temporary work pathway, depending on nationality and qualifications. Before relocating, arrange accommodation, tax and bank details, health insurance, transport and an Australian-style résumé. Melbourne has good public transport, but rental costs can be high, so budgeting and shared housing may be helpful initially.
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