Junior Sous Chef

Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park offers a modern, approachable, and vibrant guest experience in the heart of a bustling business and entertainment district. We take great pride in our outstanding food and beverage outlets, including
Archie's Farm Restaurant & Bar
, which has proudly won
Hotel Restaurant of the Year
at the Victorian Accommodation Awards for Excellence
two years in a row
. This award-winning venue reflects our commitment to exceptional cuisine, innovative dining experiences, and attentive service.

About the Role

As the Junior Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the efficient and management of the day-to-day operations for the culinary department and the Food & Beverage division for the hotel.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will work closely to ensure that both divisions meet the Hyatt standards and will exceed guest expectations through unique and local experiences. You will be required to build both divisions from the ground up in all aspects from equipment, service process and procedures and much more

Main Responsibilities

• Assist with management of the day-to-day operations of the Kitchen Division
• Ensure that guest expectations are met and all interactions are of a high standard
• Motivate, inspire and engage your team to achieve personal and professional goals
• Perform administrative duties such as ordering and rostering
• Prepare, create and present all dishes for client events
• Assign responsibilities to subordinates and to check their performance periodically
• Assist in the training and guidance of culinary employees
• Plan and distribute the weekly roster and work schedules in a timely manner, ensuring the kitchen is adequately staffed
• Oversee and maintain a high level of kitchen hygiene and occupational health and safety
• Develop and inspire new cooking methods for improvement of cuisine and keep abreast of new developments in food and beverage

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a large hotel or restaurant.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
• Hands on leadership skills that fosters a positive Hyatt culture resulting in a team that is inspired to achieve results
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven knowledge and experience in all operational and functional aspects of kitchen administration
• Ability to manage labor and food costs within a budget
• Strong focus on OH&S and Food Safety Systems i.e. HACCP
• Certificate IV of Commercial Cookery and Diploma Degree in Hospitality Management
• At least 2 years working experience

About Us

HOTEL RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
| 2024 and 2025 VICTORIAN ACCOMMODATION AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE | ARCHIE'S FARM RESTAURANT & BAR

Hyatt Place Caribbean Park Melbourne is a vibrant, contemporary hotel situated in the heart of Scoresby, Victoria. As part of the prestigious Hyatt Hotels group, we are dedicated to offering outstanding hospitality experiences to every guest. Our hotel boasts chic accommodations, an on-site restaurant and bar, and cutting-edge conference facilities.

If you are passionate about food and committed to delivering high-quality customer service, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now
to join our talented culinary team

Our values of Empathy, Creativity, Fun, Humility, Integrity and Respect are at the core of what we do. Our family atmosphere is what keeps our associates highly engaged. To get a peek of how our colleagues experience the brand, check out #InAHyattWorld or #WorldofHyatt