Vista Hospitality Group introduces a market leading approach to the Australasian hospitality sector, with a suite of resources and operational advantages, uniquely tailored for owners and partners. We are a trusted partner to global hotel brands including voco, Indigo, Sebel, and our own brands: Next, Ink, Sage and Country Comfort, we look forward to you joining one of our hotels!

Travel like an explorer. Stay like a local. 

No two neighbourhoods are alike. Neither are any two Hotel Indigo® properties. When you stay with us, you’re not just staying anywhere, you’re staying somewhere—within a vibrant community, in a unique boutique hotel that combines authentic local experiences, modern design and intimate service with the peace of mind and consistency of staying with one of the world’s largest hotel groups.

As a Chef de Partie in our Culinary Brigade, you will be at the forefront of our food offering, providing our guests with exceptional, creative, locally sourced and seasonal gastronomic delights. You will help shape the successful opening of Brisbane's first Hotel Indigo in creating an exciting, innovative, and memorable hotel experiences for all guests whilst working with a well-rounded and highly motivated Culinary Team under the direction and leadership of an exceptional Head Chef. 

***Casual, Part-time and Full-time options available*** 

Position Requirements:

• Work alongside and take direction from the Head chef as well as manage and provide guidance and training to the junior chefs 
• Assist in all aspects of food preparation and follow our ethos of minimal to zero food wastage
• Oversee a section of the kitchen, be it pastry, butchery, fish, sauces, vegetables and so on.
• Be ready to contribute with creative ideas
• Ability to keep up high quality standards in a busy service
• Ensure a positive relationship is maintained between back of house and front of house
• Understand the importance of HACCP and maintaining the highest hygiene standards
• Display a high degree of flexibility in acceding to “off the menu” guest requests. Offering comparable alternatives where guest’s original request cannot be delivered to their expectation.
• Keeping abreast with changes and developments introduced by the kitchen leadership team in the selection, production and presentation of the menu.

You will possess:

• The ability to curate memorable experiences for our guests through the quality of your food
• Experience with Japanese food styles/service highly regarded
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience as a CDP in a busy top end restaurant or hotel 
• A Cert III or IV Commercial Cookery (or similar) is mandatory
• Professional verbal communication skills and strong eye for detail
• Impeccable hygiene, grooming and presentation 
• Strong work ethic and flexibility to work over 7 days a week rotating roster 
• Superior organizational, time management and follow through skills

In return we offer:

• Career growth opportunities throughout the Vista Hospitality Group
• Food & Beverage and Accommodation discounts across the Vista Hospitality Group
• Fantastic International colleague accommodation discounts throughout IHG
• A free Familiarisation Stay at the hotel after 6 months
• A colleague Referral Incentive Program 
• An EAP program and steadfast commitment to creating a positive staff culture
• And many more perks of being part of the Vista and IHG network.

At Vista Hospitality we strongly believe in developing our own colleagues and promoting from within, so the opportunities are boundless for those that are passionate and deliver. If you are ready to be part of the Vista Family , then we would love to hear from you!

We thank all interested parties in advance for their applications. However, only successful applicants will be contacted. Vista Hospitality Group is an equal opportunities employer with a zero tolerance to discrimination, harassment or any type of behaviours that are contrary to providing a safe, inclusive & respectful environment for all