Chef de Partie

Job Description

The Chef de Partie prepares and presents high-quality food for Qantas Lounges by Accor at Canberra Airport. Applicants are generally expected to have commercial kitchen experience, sound knowledge of food preparation and hygiene standards, and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods. A relevant cookery qualification is advantageous, while strong teamwork, communication, organisation and attention to detail are essential. The successful candidate should be flexible with shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Responsibilities include managing an assigned kitchen section, following recipes and portion controls, maintaining food safety standards, monitoring stock, minimising waste and supporting the wider culinary team. Airport security and employment checks may also be required.

Company Info

Qantas Lounges by Accor is a partnership combining Qantas’s premium airport hospitality experience with Accor’s international hotel and food-service expertise. The lounges provide comfortable spaces for eligible travellers, offering dining, refreshments, work areas and attentive service before flights. The Canberra Airport operation serves domestic passengers and typically requires teams to maintain consistent standards during changing flight schedules and busy travel periods. Accor is one of the world’s largest hospitality groups, operating hotels, resorts, restaurants and lounges across numerous countries and brands. Employees may benefit from structured training, hospitality career pathways, staff benefits and exposure to an internationally recognised service culture. In this role, the chef works in a professional airport environment where food quality, presentation, hygiene, timing and teamwork are central to the guest experience.

Destination Guide

Australia offers strong opportunities in hospitality, particularly in hotels, restaurants, resorts, airports and catering businesses. Canberra is the national capital, with a clean, organised lifestyle, cultural attractions, outdoor spaces and generally high living costs. Hospitality work commonly involves rotating shifts, weekend duties and seasonal demand. Australian workplaces value punctuality, workplace safety, customer service, teamwork and relevant qualifications. Depending on nationality and circumstances, candidates may use a Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored visa, student visa with work rights or another skilled migration pathway. Check current requirements with the Department of Home Affairs before travelling. Relocating usually requires a passport, visa, tax file number, Australian bank account, accommodation and health insurance. Canberra has reliable public transport, but airport and hospitality workers may find access to a car useful for early or late shifts.