Company Description
Discover Sofitel Sydney Wentworth – Where Heritage Meets Modern Luxury
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Sydney’s first international five-star hotel, is an icon of Australian hospitality and a landmark of culture and creativity in the heart of the city. Following a transformative refurbishment, the hotel has entered an exciting new chapter, seamlessly blending its rich heritage with contemporary luxury to create one of Sydney’s most sought-after destinations.
Step into a vital role at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, where you will help maintain our landmark luxury standards and five-star kitchen elegance. If you are a reliable, energetic team player looking to build your career with a world-class French luxury hotel brand, we invite you to bring your passion to our kitchen team!
Job Description
- Set up, prepare and run an assigned section of the breakfast kitchen, ensuring Sofitel’s quality and presentation standards are consistently met
- Prepare and replenish hot and cold buffet items, à la carte dishes and in-room dining breakfast orders in a timely manner
- Ensure mise en place is completed accurately and efficiently ahead of each service
- Maintain strict food safety, HACCP and hygiene standards across all preparation and service areas
- Monitor stock levels, minimise wastage and communicate ordering requirements to the Sous Chef
- Support the training and development of Commis Chefs and Kitchen Hands within the section
- Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless breakfast service
- Maintain a safe, clean and well-organised kitchen environment at all times
Qualifications
- Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (Certificate III or IV) or equivalent experience
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, or a strong Demi Chef ready to take the next step, ideally within a hotel, luxury or high-volume breakfast environment
- Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP requirements
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to confidently manage a section during busy service periods
- A genuine passion for quality, consistency and delivering an exceptional guest experience
- Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays as required
- A positive, team-oriented attitude with pride in maintaining high kitchen standards
Additional Information
Why Join Sofitel Sydney Wentworth?
- Global discounts on accommodation, dining, bars and more across Accor Hotels and partner venues
- Generous leave entitlements, including birthday leave, exam leave and up to 12 weeks parental leave
- 30% team member dining discount across our signature venues: Tilda, Bar Tilda, Delta Rue and Wentworth Bar
- Career development opportunities within a globally recognised luxury hospitality brand
- Onsite perks including laundered uniforms, complimentary dry cleaning, $2 barista-made coffee, a $5 staff lunch buffet, and discounted city parking
- A complimentary hotel stay package to celebrate your work anniversary
- Free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program (24/7 wellbeing support)
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.
Please note that full working rights in Australia are required for this role.
If you take pride in your work and want to be part of a landmark Sydney hotel, we’d love to hear from you.
