Junior Sous Chef

Additional Information
Job Number

Job Category
Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location
The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne, 650 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3000VIEW ON MAP

Schedule
Full Time

Located Remotely?
N

Position Type
Non-Management

Join our Ladies & Gentlemen - Junior Sous Chef (Atria & Banquets)
At The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, culinary presentations are a statement of craftsmanship. We are seeking two experienced and passionate
Junior Sous Chefs
to join our
Atria Signature Restaurant
and
Banquets
teams. Both positions will help co-lead their respective kitchen teams in delivering exceptional dishes, with the Atria role focused on fine dining and the Banquets role centered on events with numerous guests. These are full-time opportunities.

Only candidates with full working rights in Australia will be considered.
Atria Junior Sous Chef - Job Description

• Support the Atria Sous Chef in overseeing the kitchen's daily operations
• Manage, train and guide a large and diverse team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration
• Uphold rigorous food safety, allergen management, and hygiene standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with culinary teams to deliver flawless guest experiences
• Maintain inventory, support cost control and manage high production volumes
• Participates in department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results
• Supports and assists with new menus, concepts and promotions for the Restaurant outlets

Banquets Junior Sous Chef - Job Description

• Assist in overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth preparation and production of hot and cold dishes
• Support the Sous Chef in supervising and guiding cooks and team members, encouraging teamwork and consistency
• Help coordinate food quantities, plating, and presentation for each event, ensuring attention to detail and accuracy
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient section during every service period
• Uphold rigorous food safety, allergen management, hygiene, and cleanliness standards in line with hotel policies
• Work closely with the culinary and events teams to support seamless execution of functions and guest experiences
• Assist with inventory checks and daily mise en place, supporting cost control and efficiency in high-volume production
• Participate in team briefings and contribute to a positive, solutions-focused kitchen culture
• Support the implementation of new banquet menus, concepts, and special promotions as directed by senior chefs
• Lead by example in striving to exceed guest expectations through quality, precision, and professionalism in every dish

Who we're looking for:

• Holds Certificate III or IV in Hospitality, or equivalent Commercial Cookery Qualification
• Full-time availability across shifts, including weekends and public holidays
• Valid working rights in Australia
• Over 6 years of post-apprenticeship experience in hospitality, with relevant experience in similar roles
• Proven experience managing teams, highly regarded in leadership roles
• Prior experience working in luxury 5-star hotels or high-end venue operations
• Skilled in open fire cooking techniques with deep technical knowledge and creativity
• Strong food safety knowledge and commitment to compliance
• Excellent organizational skills, calm under pressure, and hands-on approach to service
• Self-motivated, driven, and energized to perform in fast-paced environments
• Enthusiastic about career advancement and continuous professional growth
• Solutions-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude
• Natural trainer and mentor, focused on developing team potential and performance

Our Benefits:

• Exclusive staff discounts on food and beverage and hotel rooms (including all properties within the Marriott International group) for you, your family and friends
• Be part of Life with the Works program where you can enjoy flexible working hours & locations, time off to pursue your passion through sabbatical leave, and paid leave during your birthday month
• Grow, develop, and progress with internationally recognised training programs, unlimited strategic development and exciting career opportunities within the Marriott International group
• Genuine care for associates' physical, emotional and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to receive Employee Referral Incentives and get paid for working with your friend
• Work for the Largest Hotel Network in the World which values equality, diversity and inclusiveness

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is part of Marriott International's Luxury portfolio, which has committed to putting people first for 90+ years. Apply now

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognize that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.

Marriott is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have disability, illness or injury, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone to discuss adjustments and our recruitment process, please email us at

At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world's top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.

Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.

Your role will be to ensure that the "Gold Standards" of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.

In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.
Be
where you can do your best work,
begin
your purpose,
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to an amazing global team, and
become
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