Junior Sous Chef - Mercure Melbourne Southbank

We are currently seeking a Full Time Junior Sous Chef to join our professional and dynamic kitchen team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced CDP ready for their next role.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Hands on management of the restaurant, bar, cafe, room service, and conference food service operations on a day to day basis.
• Assisting the Head Chef with menu creation for our F&B concept in our Distrikt Bar, Cafe and Restaurant
• Meet and where possible exceed customer and guest expectations, enabling the Food & Beverage operation of the hotel to be recognised as purveying consistent, quality and value for money cuisine.
• Ensure food standards, preparation, presentation and cooking techniques meet Brand Standard guidelines and are maintained at that level. Work with the kitchen brigade and take corrective action where appropriate if standards are not met.
• Mentor and co-ordinate the work of junior chefs.
• Shifts will be a combination of morning and evening shifts on a rotating 7 day roster

 

To be successful in this role you should demonstrate:

• Trade qualification and experience in a similar role or ready for your next step
• Excellent technical knowledge with experience in a variety of cooking techniques and styles.
• Demonstrated experience leading staff.
• Exemplary communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to maintain high and consistent standards.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain food safety standards and understanding of HACCP.
• Understanding of WHS principals as they apply to the kitchen environment.
• Flexibility to work across a 7 day rotaing roster including mornings and evenings

 

What’s in it for you

• An opportunity to Work Your Way, Learn Your Way and experience Benefits Your Way at Accor
• Ability to really contribute and feel pride in knowing you have made a difference to the greater good of the Hotel Operation
• Work alongside passionate industry professionals
• Be mentored by experienced Accor Hospitality professionals who want to see you succeed!