Sous Chef

Hyde Hotels; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

F&B Discounts

Job summary

Hyde Melbourne Place in the heart of Melbourne's CBD is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to partner with the Head Chef and lead daily kitchen operations in a premium, high-volume dining environment. You will drive consistency, creativity and quality across all services.

You will inspire and develop the kitchen team, maintain food safety and hygiene standards, contribute to menu planning and seasonal updates, and coordinate with front-of-house to deliver memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in a premium or high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team.
• Organised and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Lead and inspire the kitchen team.
• Manage inventory and control food and labour costs.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards.
• Contribute to menu planning and seasonal updates.
• Coordinate with front-of-house for seamless service.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team management

High-volume hospitality

Food safety

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 Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional standards of food quality, consistency, and creativity across every service. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to inspire and support the kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the 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, ordering stock as required while controlling food and labour costs.

Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met at all times

Contribute to menu planning, seasonal updates and creative specials that align with Cleo’s culinary vision.

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