Part-Time Demi Chef

About the role

Novotel Surfers Paradise, a member of the Accor network, is looking for a Demi Chef to join its kitchen brigade. The hotel sits on the Gold Coast, 150 metres from Surfers Paradise beach, and offers 408 rooms, a pool, restaurants, conference and events facilities and a gym. The position is part-time.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes.
• Maintain food quality, consistency and presentation standards.
• Support the Chef de Partie and the wider kitchen team with daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and WHS standards.
• Manage stock rotation and minimise food wastage.
• Contribute ideas to improve menus and guest experiences.
• Keep the workplace clean, organised and efficient.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Demi Chef in a hotel, restaurant or high-volume kitchen.
• Relevant culinary qualifications.
• Experience in conferences, events, banquets and high-volume buffet breakfast service highly desired.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, with strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster including weekends, public holidays and evenings.

What we offer

• Accommodation and dining discounts across Accor properties.
• Learning and development through Accor Academy.
• Employee recognition and reward programs.
• Career progression opportunities within Accor hotels in Australia and globally.