AddressAbout DORSETT
Dorsett Melbourne is located in the West Side Place development precinct within Melbourne CBD. The hotel consists of 316 guestrooms and suites. It also features a wide range of dedicated amenities such as pool, jacuzzi pool, gymnasium, restaurant, Club Lounge, Lobby bar, meeting rooms and relaxation area.
Dorsett expansion continues, with Dorsett Gold Coast opening in 2021, followed by Melbourne in April 2023, with Brisbane and Perth to come. Joining 55 other Dorsett Hospitality International properties across 25 major cities.
Dorsett Hospitality International is one of Asia’s fastest-growing hotel groups. Since the group’s establishment in Hong Kong in January 2007, Dorsett has grown by leaps and bounds with hotels across China, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Continental Europe; more properties are planned in the development pipeline.
Why DORSETT
- Access to 50% off our hotels globally and 30% at our Australian Restaurants
- Great central location Melbourne CBD with public transport at our doorstep
- Professional development
- Friendly, supportive and close knit team
- Uniform provided and laundered and a staff meal provided each shift
- Competitive salary/Award Level Rates
- Excellent benefits including Birthday Leave and EAP access
The Role
We are seeking two highly skilled and experienced chefs to join our small, but dedicated and passionate team.
The Sous Chef will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef in managing the kitchen operations across our Restaurant, Bar, Club Lounge and Conference and Events, supervising the kitchen staff, and ensuring the quality and consistency of the food served. The ideal candidate should have an innovative and creative mind, excellent leadership skills, and a strong understanding of kitchen operations.
The CDP Breakfast Chef will be the breakfast champion. You will collaborate with the Head Chef to develop the breakfast offering, keeping it fresh and exciting. You will have excellent time managements skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Key responsibilities are:
- Assist the Head Chef including menu planning, food preparation, and inventory management
- Adhering to the highest standards of food safety and hygiene
- Ensure the quality and consistency of the food served, and make adjustments as necessary to meet customer expectations
- Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop new menu items, and ensure that they are executed to perfection
- Support the Head Chef to manage the kitchen budget, including food and labor costs, and make recommendations for cost-saving measures
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, and ensure that all equipment is properly maintained and serviced
About you
- At least 3 years experience in a similar role
- At 2 least 2 years experience in a supervisory role (Sous Chef)
- A degree or diploma in culinary arts or a related field is preferred
- You have the ability to motivate and inspire a team
- A passion for cooking and a strong understanding of culinary techniques and trends
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (Sous Chef)
- Availability to work morning shifts across weekdays, weekends and public holidays (CDP Breakfast Chef)
- Full working rights in Australia
If you are someone with a passion for cooking and the hospitality industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Dorsett Melbourne. Join our team and be part of the success of our growing hotel business!
Salary
Sous Chef - $75,000 + Super
CDP Breakfast Chef - Level 6 Award Rates + Super
Diversity
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
We’d love to meet you
If you have the skills, experience and motivation to succeed in this role, please take the next step and submit your application
