Chef de Partie - Breakfast

Start your day in one of Cairns’ most iconic hotels and bring your culinary skills to life at Pullman Cairns International. Located in the heart of Cairns City, our hotel offers an exciting environment for chefs who enjoy quality produce, variety and delivering memorable dining experiences. At the centre of our food and beverage offering is Coco’s Kitchen + Bar, where menus showcase local fish, fresh seafood and premium regional produce.

As part of the kitchen team, you’ll work with quality ingredients and a passionate group of chefs who take pride in what they create. We value personality, teamwork and a commitment to doing things well, while providing opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career within the Accor network.

We’re looking for a Full-Time Chef de Partie – Breakfast to take ownership of our morning operation. You’ll play an important role in delivering a high-quality breakfast experience, from preparation and buffet presentation through to service. This is a great opportunity for a chef who enjoys an energetic morning service, takes pride in consistency and presentation, and thrives as part of a collaborative kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead your section during breakfast service, ensuring food is prepared and presented to a high standard.
• Complete daily mise en place and preparation for breakfast service.
• Maintain buffet presentation, quality and replenishment throughout service.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth and timely service.
• Support room service, larder and other kitchen operations as required.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Support and guide junior chefs while contributing to a positive team environment.

We’re looking for a passionate and reliable chef who enjoys early starts and takes pride in delivering a quality breakfast experience.

You’ll bring:

• Trade qualifications in Commercial Cookery.
• Previous Chef de Partie or similar experience, preferably within a hotel environment.
• Experience in breakfast or high-volume service is highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Excellent organisation, time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently and remain calm during busy service periods.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays.

Why work for Accor?

Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5400 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.

Benefits Your Way

• Access to global accommodation and F&B discounts
• #LearnYourWay with a sophisticated modern training platform, which offers a constantly expanding database of free, industry focused training.
• Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.

• We are an inclusive employer, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and develop diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know.