Chef de Partie - Warabi (Casual)

Role summary

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The Chef de Partie will prepare and cook food for Warabi, W Melbourne’s Japanese-inspired restaurant, while maintaining Marriott’s quality, presentation and food-safety standards. Requirements typically include commercial kitchen experience, sound knowledge of cooking techniques, mise en place, HACCP procedures and workplace health and safety. A relevant cookery qualification and Australian work rights may be preferred or required. The successful candidate is expected to work efficiently during busy service periods, follow recipes and portion controls, support the senior kitchen team, communicate clearly and maintain a clean, organised workstation. Flexibility is important because this is a casual role involving varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

About the employer

Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels, resorts and lifestyle brands across many countries. Its brands include Marriott Hotels, Westin, Sheraton, W Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis. Marriott focuses on guest service, accommodation, food and beverage, events and memorable travel experiences, supported by structured training and internal career opportunities. W Melbourne is part of the W Hotels brand and presents a contemporary, design-led hospitality experience in the heart of Melbourne. The property combines luxury accommodation with restaurants, bars, events and nightlife, including Warabi, its Japanese-inspired dining venue. Employees generally work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment where teamwork, creativity, presentation and consistent service standards are strongly valued.

Working in Australia

Australia offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, cafés and catering, particularly in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, the Gold Coast and regional tourist areas. Melbourne is known for its food culture, live music, arts scene and diverse communities. Lifestyle benefits include excellent public transport, beaches and parks, although rent and daily expenses can be high. Hospitality work often involves evenings, weekends and seasonal demand. International candidates need a visa with suitable work rights; common options include Working Holiday visas, employer-sponsored visas and skilled pathways, depending on nationality, age, qualifications and occupation. Before relocating, arrange a tax file number, bank account, accommodation and appropriate health insurance. Verify award wages, penalty rates and visa conditions through official Australian Government and Fair Work resources. Australia is geographically vast, so travel between cities can be expensive, but Melbourne has strong local transport and many culinary career prospects.