Sous Chef - Hotel

Oakwood Worldwide; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Mentoring

Wellbeing and Leave benefits

Job summary

Oakwood Premier Melbourne is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations across breakfast, lunch, dinner and events. You will mentor junior staff, uphold Oakwood’s kitchen standards and ensure every plate meets quality, presentation and portion expectations.

Working under the Executive Chef, you will help with menu development, food cost controls and compliance with safety and hygiene requirements. A flexible, proactive approach and hotel experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as a Sous Chef or similar leadership role in a hotel.
• Ability to lead, motivate and manage a team under pressure.
• Tertiary qualifications such as Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily kitchen operations across breakfast, lunch, dinner and events.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff on techniques and standards.
• Ensure dishes are consistently prepared to high quality with presentation and portion control.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and WHS standards.
• Assist with rostering, stock control, ordering and food costing; cover Executive Chef in their absence.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu development and seasonal offerings.
• Demonstrate adaptability and a diverse culinary skill set.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Oakwood Premier is a distinguished brand under The Ascott Limited, has been a global leader in hospitality, owning and operating hotels and apartments internationally for over 20 years. As part of Ascott’s award-winning portfolio—which includes renowned brands such as Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu, and Yello—Oakwood Premier Melbourne offers an unparalleled blend of indulgence and style. This impressive new property combines state-of-the-art technology with the exceptional amenities and services of a luxury hotel, providing guests with a tranquil and comfortable haven that truly feels like home.

Set within a beautifully developed 40-storey tower, Oakwood Premier Melbourne showcase a collection of 392 hotel rooms and serviced apartments, a restaurant, bar and function spaces and will offer the utmost comfort and premium quality to guests.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and meticulous Sous Chef to join our team. You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the kitchen, supporting with various management tasks, and providing leadership and guidance to junior team members. Reporting to the Executive Chef, your key roles and responsibilities will include but will not be limited to;

Leading and overseeing daily kitchen operations across Breakfast, Lunch, In room Dining, Dinner or Event preparation

Supporting and developing junior kitchen staff by providing training, guidance, and feedback on culinary techniques and Oakwood’s kitchen standards

Ensuring all dishes are consistently prepared to the highest quality standards, with attention to detail in terms of presentation, taste, and portion sizes

Maintaining strict food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards

Assisting with kitchen administration, including rostering, recruitment, stock control, ordering and food cost. In the absence of the Executive Chef, you will take responsibility for these functions

Collaborating with the Executive Chef on menu development, seasonal offerings, and innovative culinary concepts

Be adaptable and driven to produce high quality dishes with a diverse skills set with good knowledge of various cuisines

About You

To excel in the role, you should have;

Minimum one year of previous experience as a Sous Chef or a similar leadership role, within a hotel setting is preferred

Ability to lead motivate and manage a team of chefs while performing effectively under pressure

Hold relevant tertiary qualifications, such as Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance requirements

A proactive attitude, strong organisational skills and a passion for culinary excellence

Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including mornings and evening across weekdays, weekends and public holidays, as required by business needs

Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate and collaborate with various departments

In return for your commitment, you would be rewarded with

• Ongoing career development, coaching and mentoring opportunities
• A supportive and balanced environment where you can showcase your creativity and culinary skills
• Associate benefits, including paid Wellbeing and Cultural and Family Occasion Leave

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Successful candidates must have eligible Australian working visa entitlements.

We are committed to equal opportunity employment and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.