Junior Sous Chef | In Room Dining

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 Junior Sous Chef in our In Room Dining kitchen, you will play an essential role in demonstrating the “Passion for Excellence” through serving our guests with flair and professionalism, ensure all guests are provided with personalised service and embody the art of French hospitality through a “can do” attitude. Other duties include, but not limited to:

• Hands on management of food service operations on a day-to-day basis across all kitchen outlets.
• Meet and where possible exceed customer and guest expectations, enabling the Food and Beverage operation of the hotel to be recognised as purveying consistent, quality and value for money cuisine.
• Strive continually for innovative, quality, value for money food which is presented and served in the most complimentary way.
• Lead Ambassadors by setting a positive example.
• Assist Senior Chefs with menu preparation and ensure adequate supplies are available for service.
• Monitor the productivity of other Ambassadors while also providing support at all times.
• Cultivate a positive work environment where learning and personal development are benchmarks in which quality improvement is driven.
• Work closely with the Food and Beverage Management and Supervisors and to meet Food and Beverage operational objectives.
• Lead shifts while preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
• Participates in the Ambassador performance appraisal process, providing feedback as required.

• Qualification in Commercial Cookery.
• Strong communication skills.
• Always displays a professional appearance, representing our Sofitel brand.
• A genuine passion for gastronomy.
• Working understanding of food safety standards and HACCP.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams within a five-star or luxury hotel environment.
• Proven ability to supervise day-to-day operations while maintaining exceptional service standards.
• Hands-on experience coaching, developing, and motivating teams in a fast-paced operational setting.
• Strong capability in managing workflows, rostering, and service delivery to meet business and guest expectations.
• Experience upholding brand standards, SOPs, and compliance requirements with a high level of attention to detail.
• Confident decision-making and leadership presence during service periods.
• https://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/junior-sous-chef-in-room-dining-in-sofitel-sydney-darling-harbour-sydney-australia-jid-83971