About Dorsett
Dorsett Melbourne is located in the West Side Place development precinct within
Melbourne CBD. The hotel consists of 316 guestrooms and suites. It also
features a wide range of dedicated amenities such as pool, jacuzzi pool,
gymnasium, restaurant, Club Lounge, Lobby bar, meeting rooms and relaxation
area.
If you love creating great food and bringing joy to every plate, we want you on
our team!
Why DORSETT
- Access to 50% off our hotels globally and 30% at our Australian Restaurants
- Great central location Melbourne CBD with public transport at our doorstep
- Professional development
- Friendly, supportive and close knit team
- Staff meal provided each shift
- Excellent benefits including Birthday Leave and EAP access
Responsibilities
We’re on the lookout for a talented and reliable Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team.
If you love being in the kitchen, enjoy a bit of hustle, and take pride in sending out dishes that look as good as they taste. We’re after someone who’s got a great work ethic, an eye for detail, and a genuine love for food and hospitality. You don’t have to know everything—we’re big on
growth, learning, and backing each other up.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and plate food items according to recipes and presentation standard
- Lead your section and support junior team members during service
- Keep your work area clean, safe, and compliant with hygiene and safety regulation
- Contribute ideas and assist in developing new menus and special
- Take ownership of your section during peak periods to ensure efficient service
- Monitor food storage, rotation and stock levels
- Assist with stocktake and ordering when needed
- Work across breakfast, conference and events and dinner service
- Work closely with the Head Chef on improving kitchen practices and food delivery
About you
- A diploma or formal qualification in Culinary Arts (or related field).
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Chef de Partie in a fast-paced kitchen
- Strong cooking and food preparation skills with a sharp eye for detail.
- Solid leadership and communication skills to guide junior team members.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining high standards under pressure.
- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen best practices (HACCP).
- Full availability across weekdays, weekends, and public holidays.
If you are someone with a passion for the hospitality industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Dorsett Melbourne. Join our team and be part of the success of our growing
hotel business!
Diversity
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that
champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage
applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of
all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
We’d love to meet you
If you have the skills, experience and motivation to succeed in
this role, please take the next step and submit your application
