Sofitel Melbourne On Collins, the ultimate luxury hotel escape in the heart of Melbourne city centre. Combining French elegance and up-to-date luxury, curating dining experiences where our passionate chefs and mixologists delight our guest in a lively culinary experience whilst overlooking the city skyline. As a Hotel for the Arts, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins proudly champions culture and tradition with rotating art exhibitions and is immersed in the city’s thriving arts and entertainment scene.

PROPERTY DETAILS

- 5-star luxury in the heart of the Melbourne's shopping, theatre and business precincts
- 363 rooms with breathtaking views over Melbourne
- Exclusive Club Lounge that offers club guests that elevated French joie-de-vivre experience
- Sophisticated modern dining with vibrant contemporary French flair at No35 restaurant
- Unique signature cocktails & refined exclusive ambience at Atrium Bar on 35

Responsibilities

- Assist the Pastry Chef with large-scale production of desserts, pastries, and baked goods for outlets, conference &events;, and room service
- Prepare mise en place in line with daily production schedules, function sheets, and forecasted volumes
- Follow established recipes, portion controls, and presentation standards to ensure consistency across all hotel outlets
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food safety within the production kitchen at all times
- Adhere strictly to food safety, hygiene, allergen management, and WHS requirements




- Assist with stock rotation, labelling, storage, and temperature control in accordance with hotel standards
- Ensure correct and safe use of kitchen equipment, reporting any maintenance issues promptly
- Work effectively within a fast-paced, high-volume workplace while meeting deadlines
- Collaborate closely with the wider pastry and kitchen brigade to ensure smooth daily operations

Qualifications

- Previous experience working in a pastry kitchen, ideally within a hotel or high-volume production environment. Minimum 1 year post qualification.
- Basic experience in the preparation of pastries, desserts, and baked goods
- Familiarity with large-scale production, batch cooking, or function/event preparation is highly regarded
- Working knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and allergen management practices
- Ability to follow recipes, production schedules, and instructions accurately
- Experience working within a structured kitchen brigade and under supervision
- Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including early mornings, weekends, and public holidays

Opportunity to work at an iconic Melbourne luxury hotel

- Career opportunities within the Accor network – local and international
- Be trained to be able to work as a chef in any high level establishment
- Convenient CBD location
- Staff discounts for Accor accommodation and F&B;
- Hospitality Award rates of pay

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📌 Commis Chef Pastry (Melbourne)
🏢 AccorHotel
📍 Melbourne