Senior Sous Chef

About Us

The Hotel Windsor is an iconic Australian hotel embodying the architecture and elegance of a European style 'Grand Hotel', situated on Spring Street and located at the 'Paris' end of Melbourne. The Hotel Windsor is home to two renowned Food & Beverage establishments, One Eleven, and Cricketers Bar as well as numerous beautifully designed event spaces. The kitchen team caters for all kinds of services from a la carte breakfast in one eleven to wedding receptions in the Grand Ballroom.

Our mission is to create unforgettable experiences that exceed guest expectations, constantly striving to innovate and evolve to meet their ever-changing needs.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop innovative, seasonal menu items, while accommodating guest preferences and dietary requirements.
• Oversee daily food preparation, ensuring correct cooking techniques, portion control, and adherence to established recipes. Monitoring quality and consistency of dishes to meet or exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high standards of quality and consistency to meet or exceed guest expectations.
• Support staff training, mentoring junior chefs and kitchen hands
• Uphold strict hygiene standards, maintaining a clean, safe, and organised kitchen while enforcing rigorous food safety and quality control measures.
• Working closely with other chefs and front of house staff to ensure seamless coordination and timely execution of all food orders, maintaining a high level of efficiency during peak periods.

Our successful candidate will have:

• Minimum two years' experience as a Senior Sous Chef in a venue of a similar calibre.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher.
• Exceptional knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment.
• The ability to adapt and lead in high-pressure service periods.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
• Good knowledge of cost control, stock management, and food safety standards
• Excellent Leadership and communication skills.

Discover what awaits you:

• Take comfort in the security of a permanent position in an industry you're passionate about!
• Prime Location, work in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, steps away from public transport.
• Learn from a talented leadership team.
• Generous staff discount across the group and daily staff meal.
• Be part of an ever-expanding hospitality group with with plenty of room for growth.

If this job is for you, we can't wait to hear from you! Take the next step in your career by applying now and join the exceptional Hotel Windsor team!

Please note: only short-listed candidates will be contacted for this role. You must have full permanent working rights in Australia to be considered.