Chef de Cuisine | Atelier by Sofitel

Discover Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour invites guests — and talent — into a world where French Art de Vivre meets Sydney’s vibrant waterfront culture. As Sofitel’s flagship hotel in the Pacific, the property features 590 elegant rooms and suites, four distinctive bars and restaurants, a breathtaking award-winning infinity pool, a state-of-the-art fitness centre overlooking the skyline, an exclusive top-floor Executive Lounge and our renowned luxury spa.

At the heart of everything we do are exceptional people. We are deeply committed to cultivating an inspiring, energising, and rewarding environment, one where craftsmanship is celebrated, creativity is encouraged, and luxury is delivered with intention and pride.

Inspiration, Recognition & Reward

As a valued Sofitel Ambassador, you will be immersed in a world of refined privileges and bespoke rewards. Enjoy privileged access to an international portfolio of luxury accommodation, exceptional dining, and curated lifestyle experiences. Daily touches of indulgence; from preferred-rate artisan coffee to a thoughtfully designed Ambassador dining menu, elevate the everyday.

Your growth is equally important to us. Through a distinguished learning platform blending expert knowledge with tailored development, we support your evolution as a culinary leader within a culture that celebrates excellence, individuality and ambition.

Make Your Mark at Atelier by Sofitel

We invite you to take the lead as Chef de Cuisine at Atelier by Sofitel, a stage for culinary expression, creativity and refined technique.

Atelier by Sofitel is a French-inspired restaurant championing the finest locally sourced and seasonal produce from Sydney, NSW and across Australia. True to its name, Atelier, an artist’s workshop, is a space where ideas are born, flavours are refined and ingredients are transformed into moments of culinary theatre.

As Chef de Cuisine, you will hold creative and operational ownership of our dining restaurant, shaping menus, mentoring talent and crafting memorable dining experiences that reflect both French elegance and modern Australian sensibility. You will balance artistry with commercial acumen, driving profitability while fostering an engaged, high-performing brigade.

Your Craft

Your craft is defined by a sophisticated, disciplined and highly trained palate, underpinned by a deep respect for ingredients and flavour integrity. As a leader, you inspire, mentor and elevate a passionate culinary team, building meaningful, respectful and lasting relationships that foster excellence and collaboration. You bring exceptional organisational and planning capability to your role, maintaining composure and clarity even in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Above all, your creativity is unmistakable, your signature is evident on every plate, expressive, confident and refined, with a natural ability to innovate and transform the familiar into something truly extraordinary.

About You

To succeed in this highly sought-after role, you will bring proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine or in a comparable leadership position within a luxury or fine-dining environment. You possess impeccable personal presentation, refined communication skills and an unwavering attention to detail.

Most importantly, you take pride in building genuine relationships with your team, your peers and your guests, delivering experiences that embody French elegance, sophistication and understated luxury.

If you share our passion for hospitality, innovation, and service excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know how we can support you.

Please note that full Australian Working Rights are required for this role and that the hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Australian working rights.