Commis Chef - In-room Dining

Sofitel Melbourne On Collins, the ultimate luxury hotel escape in the heart of Melbourne city centre. Combining French elegance and modern luxury, curating dining experiences where our passionate chefs and mixologists delight our guest in a lively culinary experience whilst overlooking the city skyline. As a Hotel for the Arts, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins proudly champions culture and tradition with rotating art exhibitions and is immersed in the city’s thriving arts and entertainment scene.

PROPERTY DETAILS

• 5-star luxury in the heart of the Melbourne's shopping, theatre and business precincts
• 363 rooms with breathtaking views over Melbourne
• Exclusive Club Lounge that offers club guests that elevated French joie-de-vivre experience
• Sophisticated modern dining with vibrant contemporary French flair at No35 restaurant
• Unique signature cocktails & refined exclusive ambience at Atrium Bar on 35

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and collaborate with the team to produce high quality menu items
• Assist the team in demonstrating flair to brainstorm and create new items for our guests
• Ability to interpret clients needs and act according to that
• Actively promote and participate in teamwork and positive communication with the kitchen and other departments
• Cultivate a positive work environment where learning and personal development is celebrated
• Ensure food standards, preparation, presentation and cooking techniques are established and monitored to meet Sofitel Brand Standards guidelines
• Ensure highest level of hygiene is practised to meet Health & Safety regulations and HACCP food preparation guidelines
• Ensuring food safety logs and requirements are met at all times  
• Work with and coordinate the work of Apprentice Chefs in the preparation and production of food as required. 
• Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage, whereby you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining stock control procedures. 
• Ensure all equipment is maintained, serviced and cleaned.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Trade qualified and a minimum of  1 year experience in a commercial kitchen environment is a plus
• Experience within a restaurant, hotel environment or events kitchen is an advantage
• Be able to demonstrate creativity and flair in menu and design
• As with the hospitality industry you will be available to work various rostered shifts
• Understanding of safety and manual handling requirements
• Remain calm and effective in high volume work situations
• Be a good team player; contribute to and assist co-workers without being asked
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster including mornings or evenings, weekends and public holidays

MY BENEFITS:

•Opportunity to work at an iconic Melbourne luxury hotel

•Career opportunities within the Accor network – local and international

•Be trained to be able to work as a chef in any high level establishment

•Convenient CBD location

•Staff discounts for Accor accommodation and F&B

•Hospitality Award rates of pay