Demi Chef | Banquets

Discover the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour.

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour welcomes guests into a world of luxury blending French Art de Vivre and local culture. The Flagship hotel boasts 590 rooms and suites, four vibrant bars and restaurants, a stunning, award winning outdoor infinity pool, state of the art gym overlooking the city skyline, exclusive top floor Executive Lounge and our well renowned luxurious spa.

Outstanding people make it all happen and we are committed to creating an energising, rewarding and exciting work environment. Become part of a culture that is dedicated to executing exceptional luxury experiences for our guests.

Inspiration, Recognition & Reward

As a valued member of our team, you will be immersed in a world of exceptional privileges and bespoke rewards. Enjoy unparalleled access to exclusive industry benefits across a global portfolio of luxury accommodation, fine dining, and curated lifestyle experiences. Indulge in daily privileges such as artisan coffee at a preferred rate and a specially crafted Ambassador dining menu, designed to elevate your everyday. To support your continued growth, we offer a distinguished learning platform, an elegant fusion of expert knowledge and tailored development, ensuring you flourish in a culture that celebrates excellence, sophistication, and personal ambition.

As our Demi Chef, you will play an important role in showcasing our “Passion for Excellence” through your skill, attention to detail, and dedication to exceptional guest experiences. You’ll support the Banquets kitchen team in delivering beautifully presented dishes with consistency and flair, while embracing the art of French hospitality with a positive, “can do” attitude and a genuine passion for your craft. Other duties include, but not limited to:

• Deliver exceptional, personalised service with professionalism and a genuine “can do” attitude, ensuring every guest feels valued and delighted.
• Support the smooth and efficient operation of your kitchen section, maintaining impeccable standards of quality, presentation, and cleanliness.
• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items with precision and artistry, following Sofitel’s F&B brand standards and established recipe cards.
• Assist senior chefs — from the Chef de Partie to the Executive Chef — in creating culinary excellence and ensuring service runs seamlessly.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of all basic cooking methods, including meats, seafood, starches, fruits, vegetables, and desserts.
• Maintain a clean, organised workstation and uphold the highest standards of hygiene, food safety, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Communicate effectively with other departments, fostering strong teamwork and collaboration.
• Contribute to departmental goals, ensuring service and brand standards are consistently achieved.
• Support menu preparation and ensure sufficient mise en place for each service period.
• Report maintenance or safety concerns promptly to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.

• Certificate or Diploma in Commercial Cookery, ready to put your skills into action.
• 1–2 years in a similar role, ideally in a fast-paced, high-volume, or banquet environment.
• Confidently collaborate with your kitchen brigade and share your passion for excellence.
• Always present yourself with pride, reflecting the elegance and standards of the Sofitel brand.
• Thrive on a rotating roster that includes weekends and public holidays.
• Bring creativity, flair, and a love for delivering unique and memorable dining experiences.
• Solid understanding of HACCP and food safety standards, ensuring every dish is safe and impeccable.
• Ability to stay focused, efficient, and precise, even in the busiest of service periods.

If you share our passion for hospitality, service excellence, innovation and drive, 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 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 Australian Working Rights are required for this role and that the hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Australian working rights.