Company Description
Thrive in an environment where care and kindness are at the heart of everything we do. With us, you can take pride in being part of a wider global team leading the way in local sustainability initiatives. Working together with our communities, we will empower you to make your own meaningful impact. We will support you to maintain your wellbeing too, so that you can live life to the full.
The Sofitel Brisbane Central is centrally located within the heart of Brisbane city. 416 elegantly appointed rooms and suites are complemented by the finest personal luxuries to make this one of Brisbane’s best accommodation experiences. The hotel features various F&B outlets, two fitness centres, Day Spa and fully flexible event spaces for up to 1100 delegates.
Job Description
Elevate your career to a whole new level with us and join our high-performing kitchen team.
We are currently seeking a Full Time Chef de Partie – Pastry to join Sofitel Brisbane Central’s culinary brigade.
You will be a key driver in bringing to life the creations of our French boulangerie, Chou Chou. You will work as part of a small team to produce pastries and gateaux for Chou Chou and other hotel areas.
As an experienced member of the kitchen team, you will play a significant role in supervising operational aspects of the kitchen and ensure food hygiene and safety procedures are followed.
What you will be doing:
* Be responsible for the pastry kitchen in the absence of the Sous Chefs
* Produce pastries and gateaux for Chou Chou boulangerie
* Ensure employees are following procedures according to department and hotel policies
* Follow stock rotation and minimum wastage by control procedures and ensure adequate supplies are available for service
* Maintain strict food hygiene and safety procedures
* Prepare and produce menu items to established recipes and methods ensuring the production of high-quality food
* Assist with the maintenance of programs to ensure high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen and related outlets.
Qualifications
* Experience in a similar role in a large hotel (preferred)
* Trade qualified in Commercial Cookery and patisseries (essential)
* Creativity and passion for food and customer service
* A true desire to work, grow and develop within a luxury, five star environment
* Passionate about providing an exceptional product
* Committed to undertake growth and development within the Sofitel brand
* Enthusiastic and professional aptitude.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with all hotel departments
* A high standard of personal hygiene and presentation.
Additional Information
Bring passion and dedication to excellence, and we will recognise your contribution with a variety of benefits, rewards and development opportunities. We also offer a range of wellbeing initiatives, including apps with content to help you feel at your best. Join us, and you can thrive as an individual as well as being part of a supportive and inclusive team.
Thrive in our Sofitel Brisbane Central community, with:
* Discounts for ambassadors, as well as their families and friends, at Accor Hotels, worldwide
* Complimentary hotel stay package to celebrate your work anniversary
* Secure parking in the centre of Brisbane for only $10 per day
* Direct access to Central train station
* Complimentary food in the ambassador dining room
* Laundered uniforms.