Sous Chef

MH Management (VIC) Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Exclusive Hotel Deals

Global Perks

Retail Rewards

Experiences

Banking and Insurance

Generous Leave

Wellness Boost

Job summary

Oaks Melbourne On Market is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the kitchen team on a full-time basis. You will support the Head Chef, supervise staff, and ensure consistently high-quality dishes and guest experiences.

Responsibilities include menu input, cost control, inventory management, and strict adherence to health and safety standards. You’ll lead a diverse team and contribute to a thriving hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is required.
• Minimum two years’ experience as a Sous Chef.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage a kitchen team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Direct and support kitchen team to ensure consistency in dishes.
• Oversee kitchen staff performance and maintain high standards.
• Assist in menu creation and cost analysis to maintain profitability.
• Manage inventory and labour costs.
• Uphold health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Recruit, induct, train, and roster kitchen staff.
• Refine recipes to meet diverse dietary needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Menu development

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Overview Minor Hotels is one of Australasia’s largest accommodation providers, managing over 70 properties in the region and a global portfolio of 640 properties across more than 66 countries. Our brands, Anantara, Avani, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow, and Tivoli, span six continents, including Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America. Joining Minor means partnering with a diverse, expanding global organisation offering boundless opportunities to thrive and succeed.

Oaks Melbourne On Market are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. This role is essential in supporting the Head Chef, supervising and mentoring the kitchen team, and ensuring the delivery of consistently high-quality dishes and dining experiences for guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside, direct, and support kitchen team members to ensure excellence and consistency in all dishes.
• Oversee the performance of kitchen staff, maintaining high standards and uniformity in the products delivered.
• Assist in the creation of menus and perform cost analysis to maintain profitability.
• Manage inventory levels and oversee back-of-house food and labour expenses.
• Implement procedures to uphold high standards of presentation, sanitation, service, and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and food standards.
• Manage the recruitment, induction, training, and rostering of kitchen team members.
• Curate and refine recipes to meet diverse culinary preferences, dietary restrictions, and allergies.

Shift Details

Shift Details (subject to change): Immediate start available Rotating roster across Monday to Sunday AM and PM shifts available.

Qualifications

• Relevant Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
• Minimum two years’ experience working as a Sous Chef.
• Exceptional leadership skills with experience motivating and managing a skilled and diverse team.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic kitchen environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work across a variety of shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Additional Information

At Minor Hotels, we value our people as the heart of our success. Joining Minor means, you’ll enjoy a rewarding package designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance:

What We Offer

• Career Growth: Learning and development programs to boost your career.
• Exclusive Hotel Deals: 50% off stays at Minor Hotels in Australasia; 20% off for friends and family.
• Global Perks: International accommodation discounts across our hotel brands.
• Retail Rewards: Cashback and discounts at 400+ top retailers in AU/NZ.
• Experiences: Discounted entertainment and activities.
• Banking and Insurance: Exclusive health insurance offers and workplace banking benefits.
• Generous Leave: Parental and birthday leave.
• Wellness Boost: EAP and tailored wellness support.

Our people drive the success of our business; We are a dynamic organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. We invest in your skills and foster a workplace culture that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

Minor International is one of the largest hospitality and leisure companies in the Asia Pacific region. Today Minor International has a global presence with hotels and resorts, restaurants and retail shops across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia. When Passion Meets Growth, Opportunity Sparks. At some point, we all hit a ceiling, and few have the passion or opportunity to break through. At Minor, we’ve made it our mission to encourage our people to push boundaries in search of opportunity and achieve their fullest potential. When the business grows, so do our people.