Dinner Service Sous Chef - Melbourne Kitchen Lead

Hyatt Corporation; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary accommodation

Discounted dining

Gym and pool access

Complimentary barista coffee daily

Laundry service

Job summary

Hyatt Centric Melbourne is seeking a Sous Chef to lead dinner kitchen operations at Langlands Restaurant & Bar. You will ensure the kitchen is fully prepared for dinner service with a strong emphasis on quality, standards and efficiency.

About you: 3+ years in a fast-paced high-end restaurant or hotel, experience with Modern Australian and European cuisine, strong organization, calm leadership, and a flexible 24/7 roster. Proficiency in MS Office and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a fast-paced high-end restaurant or hotel.
• Experience with Modern Australian and Classic European cuisine.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A calm, disciplined leadership style with the ability to guide and support others.
• Ability to work on a flexible 24/7 roster.
• Well-developed computer skills particularly in the use of MS Office.
• Effective communication skills, and high emotional intelligence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations with Head Chef during dinner service.
• Own dinner mise en place and prep for Langlands.
• Supervise Chef de Parties and junior chefs during operations.
• Maintain food quality, consistency, portion control, and wastage awareness.
• Ensure strong food safety, hygiene, and operational standards.
• Step into full dinner service as required.
• Support breakfast service only in exceptional circumstances, as directed.

Skills

Experience 3+ yrs

Cuisine: Modern Australian

Cuisine: European

Organisation

Leadership

Roster flexibility

MS Office

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hyatt Centric Melbourne is seeking a Sous Chef to lead dinner kitchen operations at Langlands Restaurant & Bar. You will ensure the kitchen is fully prepared for dinner service with a strong emphasis on quality, standards and efficiency.

About you: 3+ years in a fast-paced high-end restaurant or hotel, experience with Modern Australian and European cuisine, strong organization, calm leadership, and a flexible 24/7 roster. Proficiency in MS Office and excellent communication are essential.