Breakfast Sous Chef

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Melbourne is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to lead the breakfast kitchen operations. This role involves training the kitchen team, ensuring food safety and delivering high-quality dishes. Candidates should have strong leadership and organizational skills and prior experience in a premium setting. The role offers opportunities for career growth and discounts at various properties.

Benefits

Worldwide Accommodation and Food and Beverage Discounts

Creative and supportive team environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-volume or premium setting.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and maintain high standards.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily breakfast service and ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Support the Executive Chef and Head Chef in menu planning, ordering, and stock control.
• Supervise, train, and motivate the breakfast kitchen team.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Assist with rostering, scheduling, and managing kitchen costs.
• Deliver creative, seasonal, and high-quality breakfast dishes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Company Description

Hyde Melbourne Place is not your typical hotel - it’s a lifestyle destination where music, art, culture and hospitality collide. Designed for those who live boldly and seek experiences beyond the ordinary.

Located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Hyde Melbourne Place combines lifestyle accommodation with unexpected moments of connection - from rooftop views and curated events to world-class dining. Whether you're a guest or a team member. Hyde is a place to feel inspired, celebrated, and part of something truly unique.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily breakfast service and ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Support the Executive Chef and Head Chef in menu planning, ordering, and stock control.
• Supervise, train, and motivate the breakfast kitchen team.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Assist with rostering, scheduling, and managing kitchen costs.
• Deliver creative, seasonal, and high-quality breakfast dishes.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-volume or premium setting.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and maintain high standards.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Worldwide Accommodation and Food and Beverage Discounts at Ennismore and Accor properties
• Be part of a creative, energetic, and supportive team
• Career growth opportunities across our wider hospitality group

At Hyde Melbourne Place, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.