Demi Chef de Partie

At The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, culinary experiences are crafted with precision, creativity, and genuine care. We are seeking a passionate Demi Chef de Partie to join our Culinary team on a Full Time basis, delivering exceptional dining experiences for our guests across two of the hotel's most dynamic outlets.

Job Summary

• Prepare and produce high-quality dishes, ensuring all items are presented in accordance with established recipes, standards, and luxury service expectations.
• Support the day-to-day operation of both outlets, maintaining exceptional culinary and service standards.
• Ensure compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, food safety regulations, and Marriott International brand standards.
• Maintain correct food handling, storage, and stock rotation procedures.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of quality ingredients, flavours, and contemporary presentation techniques.
• Assist in managing food preparation, mise en place, and service requirements to meet business demands.
• Communicate production needs and service priorities effectively with culinary and front-of-house teams.
• Contribute to menu consistency, guest satisfaction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the training and development of junior kitchen team members.

Who We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for hospitality and the culinary arts.
• Strong technical cooking skills with experience across à la carte and high-volume service environments.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
• Previous experience within luxury hotels, premium restaurants, or high-end food and beverage venues is highly regarded.
• A self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• A commitment to continuous learning, growth, and delivering memorable guest experiences.

Our Benefits

• Exclusive staff discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays across Marriott International properties worldwide.
• Access to the Life with the Works program, including flexible work options, sabbatical leave, and birthday month leave.
• Internationally recognised training, career development, and advancement opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
• Employee Referral Incentive Program.
• The opportunity to build your career with the world's largest hotel company.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is part of Marriott International's Luxury portfolio. If you are passionate about creating exceptional culinary experiences and delivering service excellence, we invite you to apply.

At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.

Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.

Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.

In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.