Innovative Sous Chef: Lead Hotel Dining and Events

Pullman Hotels & Resorts; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Employee parking in CBD

Hospitality discounts

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Pullman Sydney Hyde Park is seeking a forward-thinking Sous Chef to lead and energise our culinary brigade in a premium hotel setting overlooking Hyde Park in Sydney. You will drive creative menus and ensure exceptional dining across restaurant, room service and events with a focus on quality and guest satisfaction.

This role offers mentorship and growth within a supportive team, with opportunities to contribute to menu development, cost control, and staff development in a dynamic hospitality

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in a similar role in the hotel industry.
• Strong understanding of food cost and control.
• Strong understanding of food safety requirements and HACCP.
• Knowledge of seasonal ingredients.
• Culinary trade qualification required.
• Computer & administrative skills.
• Must have full Australian working rights – sponsorship not available.
• Able to work flexible rosters and PM shifts.
• Applicants must have full working rights in Australia at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen with creative energy in the Executive Chef’s absence.
• Elevate presentation and flavour profiles through seasonal innovation.
• Co-create and refine menus balancing guest expectations with culinary daring.
• Maintain stock control procedures to minimise wastage.
• Liaise with hotel teams on menu changes.
• Assist the Executive Chef with roster preparation.
• Foster a positive work environment and develop kitchen team members.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food safety HACCP

Stock control

Food cost understanding

Australian working rights

Education

Culinary trade qualification

Job description

Pullman Sydney Hyde Park is seeking a forward-thinking Sous Chef to lead and energise our culinary brigade in a premium hotel setting overlooking Hyde Park in Sydney. You will drive creative menus and ensure exceptional dining across restaurant, room service and events with a focus on quality and guest satisfaction.

This role offers mentorship and growth within a supportive team, with opportunities to contribute to menu development, cost control, and staff development in a dynamic hospitality