Sous Chef

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

Company Description Work Your Way to Pullman Sydney Hyde Park!Our 241 room, Premium Hotel is located next to the beautiful Hyde Park and on the doorstep of some of Sydney's most vibrant restaurants, bars, shopping and entertainment venues. We welcome a diverse range of guests every day with a mix of both corporate & leisure as well as hosting and taking part in an array of events, including the incredible (and colourful) Mardi Gras.

Company Description Work Your Way to Pullman Sydney Hyde Park!Our 241 room, Premium Hotel is located next to the beautiful Hyde Park and on the doorstep of some of Sydney's most vibrant restaurants, bars, shopping and entertainment venues. We welcome a diverse range of guests every day with a mix of both corporate & leisure as well as hosting and taking part in an array of events, including the incredible (and colourful) Mardi Gras.

Job Description

We’re seeking a forward-thinking, innovation-driven Sous Chef to join, lead and energise our culinary brigade. Located in the heart of Sydney overlooking Hyde Park, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional dining experiences across our restaurant Bistro and Bar at Thirty6, 24 hours Room Service, Windows on the Park as breakfast venue and the events operations, catering up to 300 people.

This is your opportunity to make this position your own. Whether you are an experienced Sous Chef or a Senior CDP looking to step up, this is a rare opportunity to advance your career in a growing and supportive environment. Training and mentorship will be provided to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to succeed in this important role.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the kitchen with creative energy in the Executive Chef’s absence, championing fresh concepts and modern techniques
• Elevate presentation and flavour profiles through seasonal, locally inspired innovation
• Co-create and refine menus that surprise and delight—balancing guest expectations with culinary daring
• Have strict stock control procedures implemented and maintained ensuring minimum wastage
• Liaise with the rest of the Hotel regarding any exciting changes to menu items
• Assist the Executive Chef with preparation of rosters
• Cultivate positive work environment and in development of kitchen team members

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

At Accor, we are committed to ensuring our people#feelwelcomeand#feelvaluedby creating an inclusive and supportive environment. We offer:

• A fun, diverse & inclusive culture where we value you being theReal Deal.
• Career progression opportunities as far as the eye can see.
• Employee Rate Parking in the CBD
• Extensive local, national and international discounts on Accommodation, Food and Beverage and other hospitality benefits.
• A team that is all about development, giving you endless opportunities to grow and progress in your career.

You must have valid and current working rights in Australia.