Chef de Partie - The Calile Hotel
The Calile, a family-owned luxury hotel operated by TFE Hotels, has been a benchmark for outstanding hospitality since its opening in 2018. Now entering its seventh year, we are proud to be ranked No. 34 in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025, marking our third year on the list. This achievement, along with earning a One Michelin Guide key and being listed among Tatler Asia's Best Hotels 2025, reflects the dedication of our passionate team.
Our mission statement is not just a statement; it’s a commitment to delivering Australia’s best hotel experience. From large gestures to the finest details, we are driven to continually delight our guests. We strive to provide a genuine and welcoming experience, building an authentic relationship with our guests so they will consider staying nowhere else when they next return to Australia. We want to hear from you if you share our passion for exceptional hospitality.
The Position
The Calile Hotel has a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, career-driven Chef de Partie to join our Kitchen Brigade. This position is a full-time opportunity with a base salary between $79,000 - $85,000 per annum, excluding superannuation.
About You
· Certificate IV Commercial Cookery with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role within a 4/5-star hotel.
· Proven exemplary customer service skills - ensuring all food is prepared and presented in a way that aims to exceed guest expectations.
· Strong communication skills – clear, concise, and open – within the team and across other departments.
· Strong organisational skills – ensuring your section is clean and tidy and runs efficiently and productively.
· Excellent time management – proactively ensuring preparation is done to ensure the readiness of the current and the preceding shift.
· Great teamwork – you are part of a busy team where collaboration and commitment to excellence are essential
· Creativity – from problem-solving under pressure to contributing to menu ideas in line with market trends
· HACCP trained with the ability to impart knowledge to junior chefs.
· Full Australian working rights and able to work a rotating 7-day roster
Why Us?
· Growth and Development opportunities with an expanding global brand
· Discounted on-site parking - $7 flat rate
· Discounted food and beverage at all TFE outlets
· Unlimited complimentary barista coffee whilst on duty
· Global TFE-wide discounted accommodation for staff members, friends, and family (including The Calile Hotel)
· Complimentary stay at The Calile Hotel
· James Street Precinct retailer discounts
· Inclusive and collaborative working culture that encourages diversity in thinking and idea generation
As a Calile team member, you’ll become part of a close-knit team operating one of Brisbane’s busiest hotels. We aim to meet our customers’ needs with honesty, integrity and care. The Calile Hotel has been developed by a local Brisbane family and is operated by TFE as part of the ever-growing TFE Hotels Collections. We are committed to continuous employee training and development, succession planning and career guidance because we know it makes our hotels better places to stay and work.
A Glimpse of The Calile: https://www.instagram.com/thecalilehotel
Pay: $76,000.00 – $77,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
