Junior Sous Chef

Accor Apartments & Realty; Greater London, Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality company as a Junior Sous Chef at Mantra Melbourne Epping. You will oversee kitchen operations, contribute to menu innovation, and ensure exceptional culinary experiences in a dynamic team environment. This role offers opportunities for career growth and development within a global network.

Benefits

ALL Heartist Membership discounts

Family & Friends Discounts

Accor Live Limitless Loyalty Program

Access to Accor’s training platforms

Worldwide career opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role.
• Strong culinary skills and passion for creating exceptional dishes.
• Flexibility to work across a range of shifts.

Responsibilities

• Run your own section of the kitchen, ensuring smooth service.
• Support menu creation and manage food costs.
• Provide supervision and guidance to junior chefs.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Job description

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Join us at Mantra Melbourne Epping and become part of our dynamic team, where you'll have the opportunity to showcase your service skills and culinary talents across a variety of outlets.

At Republic Tavern, a gastro pub with its own microbrewery, you'll be part of a relaxed yet energetic atmosphere, highlighting our unique food and drink experiences. At Trader Restaurant, you'll play a key role in delivering a delicious buffet breakfast and catering for events of all sizes. Additionally, contribute to our Conference & Events services, providing exceptional catering for up to 300 delegates, from grand buffets to plated fine dining, ensuring every guest enjoys a memorable experience.

Purpose

As Junior Sous Chef, you will be the culinary partner to our Head or Executive Chef, contributing to the creation of remarkable dishes that captivate our customers. Your role will be instrumental in overseeing kitchen operations, food preparation, and menu innovation, ensuring every guests culinary journey remains a smooth and delightful one!

Primary Responsibilities

• Run your own section of the kitchen, ensuring service is smooth and assist with other sections if they require help
• Supporting the Head / Executive Chef with seasonal menu creation ensuring we remain authentic to the direction of the establishment whilst managing food costs
• Provide supervision and guidance to junior chefs, supporting the on boarding and ongoing development of junior kitchen team members to create an inclusive, high performing culture in line with company values
• Assist with administrative elements of the department including but not limited to rostering, stock take, ordering and end of month reporting
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, HACCP and workplace health and safety legislation and regulation

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a reputable culinary establishment with leadership abilities and track record of effectively managing kitchen teams
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for creating exceptional dishes
• The possession of a Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) – Essential
• Passionate about food and cooking, with a modern approach to menu planning and design
• Personal presentation & communication skills are imperative, along with positive energy & attitude
• Flexibly to work across a range of shifts including weekends and public holidays as required
• ALL Heartist Membership -Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!
• Family & Friends Discounts-Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you
• Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program-Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays
• Learn Your Way-Support your career development with access to Accor’s industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy
• Build Your Network-With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide
• Worldwide Opportunities-We are a world leading hotel operator! With over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,000 across 110 countries, offering limitless opportunities to grow your career

At Accor, we welcome you as you are. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Accor is an inclusive company, building diverse teams across the globe.

Whether you’re front-of-house or in the kitchen, there’s a place for you to thrive and grow with us!