Junior Sous Chef | Banquets

Company Description

Live the French Way, Discover Sofitel Darling Harbour .

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.

Job Description

• Demonstrate the “Passion for Excellence”   through serving our guests with flair and professionalism, ensuring that their requests are quickly and efficiently achieved.
• Ensure all guests are provided with personalised service and that the “Essence of Pleasure” is achieved.
• Embody the art of French hospitality through a “can do” attitude.
• Perform tasks within a timely manner.
• Hands on management of food service operations on a day-to-day basis.
• Meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Ensure food standards, preparation, presentation and cooking techniques meet brand standard guidelines and are maintained. 
• Work with the kitchen brigade and take corrective action where appropriate if standards are not met.
• Consistently strive continually for innovation, high quality and present food in the most complimentary way.
• Cultivate a positive work environment where learning and personal development are benchmarks in which quality improvement is driven.
• Assist the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef and Sous Chefs update Recipe Standards and develop new menus and concepts.

Benefits, Rewards, Motivations

• Industry benefits worldwide on accommodation, dining and lifestyle services.
• Access to daily discounted coffee and Ambassador dinning menu. 
• A unique training platform to enhance your skills and knowledge. 

Qualifications

• Qualification in Commercial Cookery.
• 3 year's experience in similar role.
• Experience within a Hatted Restaurant is preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Always displays a professional appearance, representing our Sofitel brand. 
• Ability to work a rotating roster including weekends & public holidays.
• A genuine passion for gastronomy and the art and flair for creating unique and memorable dining experiences.
• Working understanding of food safety standards and HACCP 
• Previous experience in high-volume kitchens.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Additional Information

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 AU working rights are required for this role.