Demi Chef - Kimpton Margot Sydney

EVT Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Margot Sydney is seeking a Demi Chef to assist in a bustling, multi-venue kitchen. You will support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef, delivering high-quality dishes and creating memorable guest experiences across Luke's Kitchen and related activations.

You will thrive in a lively hotel team, bringing energy, openness to learn, and a passion for culinary excellence. Flexible shifts and development opportunities are on offer in a renowned 5-star setting.

Qualifications

• Energetic and guest-focused; open to learning and growth.
• Experience in open kitchen environments and diverse kitchen sections.
• Able to coach and develop team members and work within a large hotel team.
• Proactive in tracking food trends to inform menus and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef / Senior Sous Chef in running a busy kitchen.
• Deliver consistently high-quality dishes across multiple dining activations.
• Contribute to guest experiences and culinary excellence across venues.

Skills

Energy

Guest experiences

Open kitchen

Willing to learn

Coaching others

Kitchen versatility

Market trends

Job description

Why we're here

We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here.

Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality that makes people feel disconnected. He initiated a new boutique hotel standard and environment where people could connect, from the heart. That was the goal then, and it is still our purpose today.

Your work here has meaning. You're here to improve the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, communities, and together we make that happen. It's what drives all that we do. Every day you can improve lives in your own, unique way and you can expect the same in return. It all starts with you.

How we're different

Our San Francisco-born entrepreneurial spirit and zest for life kick started this culture in 1981, and it shines through to this day.

It all flows from you. The lively, rebellious, genuine you - with your diverse background, talents, experiences, and plucky personality - is fully welcome, and celebrated here. Because we know that when people can be themselves at work, they shine.

That's what we seek out and celebrate. It's people of all kinds who share a knack for creativity and self-leadership. People who don't need to be told what to do to get things done. People who have an innate passion for making others' lives better.

It adds up to a work environment that's a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional. Guests feel it; you'll feel it too.

What you'll do

As a Demi Chef working in Hatted restaurant Luke's Kitchen, you will support the Head Chef / Senior Sous Chef in running a busy kitchen, delivering consistently high quality dishes to wow our guests with a range of innovative culinary experiences accross multiple renowned chef Luke Mangan's dining activations.

What we can do for you

Working at Kimpton Margot Sydney is not just about working, and it’s certainly not like working at other places. We value personality, individuality, creativity, focus and passion.

We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days - this means we can offer great flexibility if required.

Most importantly, we’ll help you grow, and develop you as an individual

What you bring

• Energy… and lots of it!
• Passionate about delivering personal interactive guest experiences, you will be in an open kitchen.
• Open to learning new things and working as part of a wide hotel team.
• You are comfortable coaching, training and developing those around you and always looking for personal growth.
• Experience with working in all sections of the kitchen.
• Keep abreast of changes and food trends in market conditions and consumer buying behaviour to create strategies that drive business opportunities.

Do you have what it takes? We'd love to hear from you!

At Pro-Invest Hotels we invite applications from all within the communities we operate in alignment with our commitment to diversity & inclusion and indeed to celebrate our values of Trust, Transparency, Integrity & Commitment.