Chef de Cuisine

W Hotels Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Job Number25125806

Job CategoryFood and Beverage & Culinary

LocationW Sydney, 31 Wheat Road, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2000VIEW ON MAP

ScheduleFull Time

Located Remotely?N

Position Type Management

AUTHENTICALLY YOU

Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Hotel's work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.

CURATING ORIGINALITY TAKES TALENT

W Sydney is now casting for a Chef de Cuisine (Conference & Events). This role will focus on the elevated culinary journey you will bring to W Sydney's conference & events operations. It is a key position which will help deliver innovative and memorable experiences for every occasion. Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Oversee all culinary operations for conference and event spaces, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and service
• Manages BEO process including menu development, pricing, tracking and ordering
• Ensure efficient kitchen operations, including inventory control, cost management, and compliance
• Design and implement creative, seasonal, and tailored menus that align with client needs and W Sydney's brand standards
• Lead, train, and inspire a team of chefs and kitchen staff, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Assess staffing needs based on event schedules and business forecasts, and ensure optimal team coverage and recruitment of new talent when needed
• Communicate and uphold safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring talent understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety
• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed
• Collaborate with other departments and clients to customize culinary offerings and ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Participates in department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results.
• Manages department controllable expenses including food cost, wage cost, supplies, and equipment.
  
  

Requirements

• 6-8 years' experience in the culinary, with at least 2 years in a senior leadership role within luxury hotels, high-end catering, or large-scale event venues.
• Proven experience in managing conference and event culinary operations, including menu planning and execution for diverse event formats
• High school diploma or 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major
• Strong understanding of food safety standards, HACCP, local health regulations & must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and engage with clients
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, managing multiple events and priorities simultaneously
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with a track record of hiring, mentoring, and developing high-performing culinary teams
• Strong financial acumen, including experience managing food costs and labour budgets
  
  

Benefits

• Discounts on hotel rooms including all properties within the Marriott International group, for you and your family & friends
• The best hotel training opportunities produced independently by W Sydney and internationally recognized training programs by Marriott International
• Discounts on food & beverage across all our hotels
• Recognition programs to keep you motivated
• Wellbeing & mindfulness programs to ensure you stay healthy
• Employee Assistance Program
• 'Great Places to Work' certified
  
  

MI RECOGNITION

Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice globally by FORTUNE magazine, DiversityInc and Great Places to Work Institute, among others.

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws

W Hotels' mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We're here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests' passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what's possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
• IndustriesHospitality

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