Demi Chef - Breakfast / In Room Dining

Shangri-La Hotels; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Shangri-La Sydney is seeking a Full Time Demi Chef for Breakfast and In Room Dining to craft high‑quality dishes and contribute to menu ideas. This role requires passion for food, teamwork, and a professional service mindset.

You will work in a luxury hotel environment, maintaining cleanliness, food safety, and delivering guest‑focused dining experiences during busy service periods.

Qualifications

• Team oriented with a positive attitude.
• Capable of delivering high-quality dishes for breakfast and in-room dining.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes for In Room Dining and Breakfast service.
• Assist in menu development and new dish concepts.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented to Shangri-La Sydney standards.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, safety and hygiene.
• Monitor equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Support smooth kitchen operations across service periods.

Skills

Teamwork

Guest experience

Positive attitude

Thrives in busy service

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

• 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 periodsi>i>i>i>i>
• 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

• 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