“Hospitality is a work of Heart” at Accor. At Accor, we believe in creating meaningful experiences and vibrant workplaces where people feel welcome and valued. As one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, Accor is home to over 5,000 properties across 110 countries, united by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and our signature Heartist culture.

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf is an eye-catching golden 26 level tower incorporating 347 accommodation rooms & suites, Mr. Carpano Dining and Bar and Allora Café. The hotel has direct access to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC), the Southern Hemisphere's largest meeting space and is adjacent to the popular DFO shopping centre with 180+ retail brands.

With us, your personality is valued, and your opportunities for growth know no boundaries.  Every action you take has a positive and memorable impact on the experience of our guests, your colleagues, and on the planet, contributing to pioneering the art of responsible hospitality.

Become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you into a world where life pulses with passion.

Our Sous Chef supports our Head Chef in leading kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and team management. Offering the Hospitality award salary of $79,521 per annum, plus superannuation, this is a hands-on role that requires team leadership, attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations

• Lead, train and inspire the kitchen team, fostering a fun and collaborative workplace

• Identify learning and coaching opportunities to support our Heartists to grow their careers

• Monitor and maintain inventory levels, ordering stock as required while controlling food and labour costs

• Ensure high standards of food safety and hygiene are maintained by all team members

• Contribute to menu planning, seasonal updates and creative specials that align with our bar, restaurant and cafe identities as well as meeting Novotel brand standards

• Coordinate with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service

• Minimum one year of experience as a Sous Chef within a high-volume restaurant environment. Hotel experience will be an advantage

• Demonstrated ability to manage a kitchen team, from kitchen attendants to CDPs, with good communication skills and a positive attitude

• Organised, calm, and able to consistently maintain quality and presentation across different service periods

• Commitment to delivering memorable dining experiences for every guest

• Able to work a rotating roster across breakfast, lunch and dinner service, you must be available to work weekends on a regular basis.

• To be considered for this role you must have full working rights in Australia.  We are unable to offer sponsorship.

Benefits and Perks

At Accor, we are committed to ensuring our people feel welcome and valued by creating an inclusive and supportive environment. We offer a positive work culture, global Accor and partner discounts including accommodation and dining, career progression, learning & development opportunities and the environment to learn a wide range of skills as part of a global hospitality brand. Our hotel offers discounted staff meals, free barista coffee and discounted car parking in the DFO centre, as well as easy access to public transport.

Become a Heartist and work in an environment where we encourage you to bring your real self to work, unleash your creativity and have fun!

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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