Junior Sous Chef

Hyde Hotels; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation & Food & Beverage perks

Creative, energetic team

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Hyde Melbourne Place is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in leading kitchen operations while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and creativity. This hands-on role requires strong leadership and excellent organisation as you manage the kitchen team, monitor inventory, and coordinate with front-of-house for seamless service.

Hyde offers accommodation and F&B discounts within Ennismore and Accor properties, with career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in a similar role within premium/high-volume restaurant environment.
• Skilled in managing and motivating a kitchen team.
• Organised, calm under pressure, balance creativity with consistency.
• Committed to delivering memorable dining experiences for every guest.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations with Sous Chef and Head Chef.
• Lead, train and inspire the kitchen team, fostering a positive culture.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met at all times.
• Coordinate with front-of-house team for seamless service.

Skills

Experience in similar role

Kitchen team leadership

Organised under pressure

Food quality and hygiene standards

Job description

Welcome to Cleo - the rooftop destination at Hyde Melbourne Place where we bring old-world cooking techniques to life with Mediterranean-inspired food and beverage menu.

Hyde Melbourne Place is not your typical hotel - it’s a lifestyle destination where music, art, culture and hospitality collide. Designed for those who live boldly and seek experiences beyond the ordinary. Located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Hyde Melbourne Place combines lifestyle accommodation with unexpected moments of connection whether you're a guest or a team member. Hyde is a place to feel inspired, celebrated, and part of something truly unique.

As Junior Sous Chef, you will support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in leading kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and creativity. This is a hands-on role that requires strong leadership and excellent organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations
• Lead, train and inspire the kitchen team, fostering a positive and collaborative culture.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met at all times
• Coordinate with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service

About You:

• Experienced in a similar role within a premium or high-volume restaurant environment.
• Skilled in managing and motivating a kitchen team.
• Organised, calm under pressure, and able to balance creativity with consistency.
• Committed to delivering memorable dining experiences for every guest.

What we offer:

• Accommodation & Food and Beverage Discounts at Ennismore and Accor properties
• Be part of a creative, energetic, and supportive team
• Career growth opportunities across our wider hospitality group

At Hyde Melbourne Place, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.