Junior Sous Chef

About the role

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery, a luxury hotel by Accor, is looking for a motivated Junior Sous Chef to join its kitchen team. Working closely with the senior chefs, you will support day-to-day kitchen operations across Conference & Events and breakfast service, helping maintain food quality and consistency while supporting the development of the culinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef and senior kitchen team in daily kitchen operations
• Assist with preparing and delivering food for breakfast, Conference & Events and other F&B outlets
• Coordinate preparation and service so dishes are delivered consistently and efficiently
• Supervise, train and develop Commis Chefs and other kitchen staff
• Maintain food presentation, quality, flavour and consistency
• Help with ordering, receiving, stock rotation and inventory control
• Monitor food costs, portion control and product utilisation, and minimise food waste
• Assist with recipe costing, menu development and daily specials
• Keep clear communication with Front of House, F&B, Stewarding and other departments, and pass on dietary requirements and allergies
• Help with kitchen rostering, labour management and operational planning
• Support menu launches, tastings and special events
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, allergen management and HACCP compliance, and report equipment faults

Required profile

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, ideally in a hotel or premium hospitality environment
• Experience in Conference & Events and breakfast service highly regarded
• Relevant commercial cookery qualifications and a strong understanding of professional kitchen operations
• Understanding of food cost control, stock management, portion control and waste reduction
• Strong organisational skills, emerging leadership skills and clear communication skills
• Sound knowledge of food safety, HACCP, allergen management and workplace health and safety
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays

What we offer

• A career path within a luxury MGallery hotel, with a pathway toward future Sous Chef opportunities
• Exposure to Conference & Events, breakfast and restaurant service
• Access to Accor's global learning and development opportunities
• Employee benefits including discounted accommodation and dining across Accor hotels