Junior Sous Chef

About us

When you join the Sheraton family, you become a member of its global community. We’ve been a place to gather and connect since 1937. At Sheraton, associates create a sense of belonging in more than 400 communities around the world. We welcome guests through engaging experiences and thoughtful service. If you’re a team player who is excited to deliver a meaningful guest experiences, we encourage you to explore your next career opportunity with Sheraton.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Junior Sous Chef to work directly with the Executive Chef to lead the strong culinary division. We are looking for someone truly passionate about food and mentoring a team.

Key responsibilities

• Overseeing the daily communications and operations of the kitchen in collaboration with the Executive Chef

• Liaising daily with culinary team regarding all aspects of food production, set ups & timings for daily events

• Communicating daily with main kitchen team

• Ensuring a seamless and efficient kitchen service, focusing on product quality

• Leading and developing the kitchen team through coaching and delegation

• Ensure compliance to Work, Health and Safety, Hygiene and HACCP standards

• Ensuring supplier quality and cost management strategies are in place

• Being innovative and assisting with menu design, buffet layouts and pushing the boundaries of creativity

About you

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Proven ability to lead by example and mentor a team

• The drive to consistently deliver the very best results

• 2-3 years' experience in a production kitchen or similar environment

• In-depth knowledge of HACCP

• Exceptional culinary expertise coupled with a strong training ability

Benefits

• Discounted accommodation and food and beverage at Marriott International worldwide

• Rewards and recognition program

• Training and development opportunities

• Discounted parking

• Uniform provided

This is a Full-Time role, working 38 hours per week. To be considered for this position, candidates must hold valid Australian work rights and be able to work unrestricted hours.

Salary is $75,000 - $85,000 per year depending on experience