Senior Sous Chef

Embark on a journey of luxury and excellence with Sydney’s iconic first international 5-star hotel! Sofitel Sydney Wentworth offers an unforgettable luxury escape, where guests discover the perfect blend of the French Zest and Sofitel luxury. 

Following the successful relaunch and transformation of Sydney’s iconic landmark, we are setting a new benchmark for excellence.

Discover the perfect blend of classic European style and Sofitel Luxury, with 436 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, modern meeting and event spaces, contemporary cuisine with a French twist, and our executive Club lounge - Club Millésime.

Why Sofitel Sydney Wentworth?

• Prime location in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, with easy access to all public transport options.
• Opportunity to work within a 5-star luxury property.
• Discounted parking on site
• $5 lunch buffet 
• Enjoy exclusive worldwide benefits on parking, accommodation, dining, and lifestyle services.

About the Venue:

Ascend to the fifth floor for Delta Rue, a lavish and bustling restaurant blending Vietnamese and French influences. Delta Rue evokes the faded old-world elegance of Hanoi’s Old Quarter in the 1920s, featuring a 150-seat interior opening to a verdant terrace that seats an additional 60 guests. At the entrance, the champagne bar provides a sparkling welcome with French bubbles before guests are seated. But it’s the bold Vietnamese flavours that will truly shine. 

About the Role:

As Senior Sous Chef, you will assist the Executive Chef and Head Chef in managing the kitchen team to maximise food profitability. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to oversee food preparation, production, and the implementation of innovative menus designed to deliver exceptional culinary experiences that captivate guests and showcase the best of contemporary dining.

Full time

Location: Sydney, 2000

Salary: $90,000 exclusive superannuation

Requirements for the Role:

• Creative flair with an eye for current food trends, update menus regularly  
• Thrive in a large, busy, and fast-paced work environment with strong organisational skills, time management, and attention to detail. Wok/Grill experience is a must
• Passionate about cooking with a focus on food quality and presentation
• True passion and experience with Southeast Asian Cuisine
• Maintain food costs within budget through careful preparation, service, and storage. Plan, order ingredients, and food supplies within the budget
• Ability to create detailed recipe cards
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to train and inspire team members
• Experience in hatted restaurants is a plus
• Keen eye for detail and quality control
• Strong communication skills; able to follow directions and work well within a team

Skills required

• At least 5 years of work experience as a sous chef or head chef
• Formal qualification in Cookery
• Southeast Asian Cuisine Specialist

Benefits, Rewards, Motivations   

• Industry benefits from including exclusive discounts on accommodation, dining, bars and more in over 100 countries with Accor Hotels and our partners.
• Progressive leave policies including birthday leave, exam leave and 12 weeks parental leave.
• Onsite perks including complimentary dry cleaning, $5 lunch buffet & discounted city parking.
• Most importantly - work with and learn from industry experts with opportunities for development.

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 working rights in Australia are required for this role.