Demi Chef - Breakfast / In Room Dining

Shangri-La Hotels; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Shangri-La Sydney is seeking a Demi Chef to join our Breakfast and In Room Dining Kitchen on a full-time basis. You will contribute to delivering exceptional dining experiences for our guests in a luxury hotel environment and collaborate with a talented culinary team.

As a key member of the kitchen, you will prepare and present high-quality dishes, assist with menu development, uphold Shangri-La Sydney standards, and maintain strict cleanliness and food safety practices during busy service

Qualifications

• Certificate in Commercial Cookery.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Experience in hotel, restaurant or similar fast-paced kitchen.
• Genuine passion for food, presentation and guest experience.
• Strong teamwork with a positive, professional attitude.
• Ability to thrive in a busy service environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes for In Room Dining and Breakfast service.
• Assist in the development of creative menus and new dishes.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented in line with Shangri-La Sydney standards and procedures.
• Support the smooth operation of the kitchen and maintaining quality across all service periods.
• Monitoring kitchen equipment and reporting repair or maintenance requirements to the Chef de Partie.
• Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety and hygiene.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Busy service environment

Education

Certificate in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Join the culinary team at Shangri-La Sydney as a Full Time Demi Chef within our Breakfast and In Room Dining Kitchen.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated chef to showcase their skills in a luxury hotel environment, delivering exceptional dining experiences to our guests while working alongside a talented and supportive culinary team.

About the Role

As a Demi Chef, you will play an important role in the daily operations of the kitchen by:

• Preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality dishes for In Room Dining and Breakfast service
• Assisting in the development of creative menus and new dishes
• Ensuring all food is prepared and presented in line with Shangri-La Sydney standards and procedures
• Supporting the smooth operation of the kitchen and maintaining quality across all service periods
• Monitoring kitchen equipment and reporting repair or maintenance requirements to the Chef de Partie
• Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety and hygiene

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Certificate in Commercial Cookery
• Full Australian working rights
• Previous experience within a hotel, restaurant or similar fast-paced kitchen environment
• A genuine passion for food, presentation and guest experience
• Strong teamwork skills with a positive and professional attitude
• The ability to thrive in a busy service environment

If you are looking to grow your culinary career with one of Sydney’s leading luxury hotels, we would love to hear from you.