Breakfast Junior Sous Chef

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

This role is only open to Australian residents or applicants who have full legal rights to work in Australia. Visa sponsorship opportunities are not available.

About Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street

Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street blends timeless elegance with modern sophistication offering a unique stay in the heart of Melbournes CBD. Our hotel features 244 stylish guest rooms including 10 expansive suites five meeting and event spaces a club lounge and a Modern Australian restaurant and cocktail barperfect for guests seeking both comfort and luxury.

About the role
As our Breakfast Junior Sous Chef youll lead a team to deliver our signature breakfast experience and exclusive club lounge offerings. Youll support our talented kitchen team in delivering exceptional catering for meetings events and our signature restaurant as needed. Specifically you will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the management of food and labour costs and develop strategies to reduce costs and wastage
• Leading inspiring and mentoring our kitchen team
• Sharing your exceptional cooking skills with the kitchen team and guests to create a memorable dining experience
• Establishing local supplier relationships and maintaining a strong relationship with existing suppliers
• Managing and maintaining a clean safe & hygienic working environment
  

What are we looking for

• Proven experience in a hotel environment running sections within breakfast or events.
• Ability to lead a team with a key focus on customer satisfaction
• A true passion for cooking and culinary excellence
• Dedication to upholding the highest standards and inspiring others to do the same
• Strong mentoring skills to develop and elevate junior chefs
• Flexibility to rotate across breakfast events and other culinary areas as needed
• Ability to start work at 5:00am in the morning.

What will it be like to work for Hilton
At Hilton we know that our Team Members are the reason behind our success so in turn we are committed to ensuring that Hilton is a workplace where you can Thrive and make time for what matters 2025 Hilton ranked #1 across all industries by the Great Place to Work Institute. At Hilton you can also look forward to receiving:

• Competitive salary super global benefits
• Chef uniforms and dry cleaning provided.
• Worldwide travel discounts at unbelievable rates for you and your friends and family!
• Free access to growth and development opportunities from top class providers; Harvard University and LinkedIn Learning just to name a few
• Award winning workplace culture that fosters personal wellbeing and gives you free access to Employee Assistance Programs to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Opportunity to give back to the community with volunteering options with Sacred Heart Mission and Food for Change