Overview
The Sebel Parramatta, a sophisticated 51-room hotel offering studio rooms and one-bedroom apartments, as well as a ground floor café, rooftop functions bar, and boardroom, is seeking a passionate Head Chef with a strong commitment to operational excellence and guest satisfaction. This role will support the leadership team in guiding operations through the pre-opening phase and into ongoing success.
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Parramatta, The Sebel Parramatta will offer stylish and comfortable accommodation, catering to both business and leisure travellers. The area is known for its diverse population and cultural landscape. Our Food & Beverage offerings, including a vibrant Ground Floor Cafe and a sophisticated Roof Top Functions Bar, will provide diverse dining and event experiences, with a strong focus on delivering outstanding service. The Sebel Brand opened its first hotel doors in 1963 and carries a legacy of sophistication and service we aim to continue.
Responsibilities
* Setting up new kitchen and restaurant
* Manage food costs, ordering and inventory control effectively
* Support and guide kitchen staff members, leading by example
* Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and compliance
* Leading day-to-day kitchen operations, planning and service execution
* Upholding exceptional standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
* Recruiting, developing and mentoring chefs across the brigade
* Maintaining strong kitchen structure, organisation and communication
* Ensuring compliance with food safety, workplace health and company standards
* Working collaboratively with front-of-house leadership to deliver a cohesive guest experience
Qualifications
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a Head Chef or similar leadership role
* Strong leadership and team management skills
* Ability to work under pressure
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Creative culinary mind, up to date on local and international food trends
* Ability to work closely with suppliers to source the best quality product
* Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends, nights, public holidays and event days
* Food Safety Supervisor Certification
Additional Information
Why work for Accor?
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* Family & Friends Discounts - Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you
* Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program - Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays
* Learn Your Way - Support your career development with access to Accor's industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy
* Build Your Network - With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide
* Worldwide Opportunities - We are a world leading hotel operator with over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,400 across 110 countries
At Accor, we welcome you as you are. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Accor is an inclusive company, building diverse teams across the globe.
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