Commis Chef

Elevate your culinary skills to new levels of excellence.
Here you can share and grow your knowledge, learning from passionate and experienced people every day. We will encourage you to explore your creativity and extend your repertoire, bringing joy to our guests with every mouthful.

There has been no better time or place to establish yourself in your culinary career; with extensive and exciting development projects planned for our outlets; our highly experienced and professional Kitchen leadership; and our hugely supportive ownership, we look forward to sharing the resources, knowledge and expertise that will help you to develop your professional career and trade your craft. 

If you can display enthusiasm, eagerness, curiosity and a willingness to learn, we will provide you with the guidance, facilities and resources.

The role will initially involve working on all sections within the Kitchen to gain knowledge and experience in all areas of Hotel Kitchen operations. 

Ideally you already hold some industry experience and/or trade qualifications. 

• Ideally you already hold some industry experience and/or trade qualifications. 
• Have the aptitude and willingness to undertake further development with Sofitel.
• You are physically fit and able to stand for the duration of a shift (8 hours).
• Organises time and work efficiently.
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays as part of the job role.
• Projects professional image at all times through personal presentation / 
  interpersonal skills.
• Initiates contacts and establishes rapport easily.

Bring passion and dedication to excellence, and we will recognise your contribution with a variety of benefits, rewards and development opportunities. Join us, and you can thrive as an individual as well as being part of a supportive and inclusive team.

• We offer competitive pay with benefits including daily staff meals and dry-cleaned uniform and laundry allowance, anniversary stays with F&B credit to enjoy.
• Receive unparalleled training, development and support from Executive Chef excelled trainer.
• Discounted Hotel stays, food and beverage rates and Spa treatments, worldwide - for yourself and for friends and family, across our entire network.
• Ongoing reward and recognition incentives and awards.
• Opportunities for further development and worldwide career progression within Accor - travel the world with us!
• Free gym access and ski hire during winter months.
• Refer a friend incentive
• Supportive and friendly working environment.

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 to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.

Position Overview

To assist the Chef de Partie, Sous Chef and Executive Chef and where necessary operate a section of kitchen and ensure that food standards, preparation, presentation and cooking techniques are carried out according to established recipes / standards

To organise an assigned section and ensure it runs efficiently and productively. 
Be familiar with the other kitchen sections, promoting flexibility and productivity.
Ensure all food produced is in line with kitchen recipes and standards. 
Prepare and cook all food orders with a sense of urgency.
Prepare and cook staff meals
Check all food is stored and handled as per current food health and hygiene regulations.
Ensure that work area, equipment and section is kept clean at all times, in accordance with current health and hygiene regulations.
Monitor daily kitchen food and product requirements and advise the supervisor of these well in advance.
Monitor food preparation and wastage costs control these by following efficient preparation methods and standard recipes.
Plan and organize the preparation and cooking of food in a dining or catering establishment
Assisting in planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies 
Preparing and cooking food 
Explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations

Full Time, $29.66-$30.66