About this role
Breakfast Chef De Partie
Location: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Sydney, Australia
Company Description Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is one of Sydney's iconic five-star hotels, with French luxury at its heart and a real passion for exceptional food and service. Our kitchen is where that passion comes to life every day, and it all starts with breakfast.
Job Description We're looking for an experienced Breakfast Chef de Partie to lead and support breakfast service across our outlets, including our à la carte and buffet offerings. As our busiest and most visible service period, breakfast sets the tone for every guest's day, and you'll play a key role in delivering a consistently exceptional experience. You'll work closely with the Sous Chefs, Executive Chef and the broader culinary team.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up, run and pack down the breakfast buffet and à la carte breakfast service to Sofitel standards
- Prepare and cook hot and cold breakfast items to a consistently high standard
- Maintain food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance throughout service
- Manage mise en place and stock rotation for your section
- Support with ordering, costing awareness, and minimising wastage
- Supervise and mentor junior kitchen team members and casual staff during breakfast shifts
- Liaise with Front of House to ensure smooth, guest-focused service
- Assist with events and in-room dining as required
Qualifications
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Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (Certificate III or equivalent)
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Proven experience as a CDP, or a strong Demi Chef ready to step up, ideally in a hotel, luxury or high-volume environment
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Sound knowledge of breakfast buffet and à la carte service
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Strong food safety and HACCP knowledge
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Availability for early morning shifts, including weekends and public holidays
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A positive, proactive team player who takes pride in consistency and detail
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Previous experience in a 5 star hotel or high-end restaurant highly regarded
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Note: Full working rights in Australia are required for this role.