The Company

Oakwood Premier is a distinguished brand under The Ascott Limited, has been a global leader in hospitality, owning and operating hotels and apartments internationally for over 20 years. As part of Ascott’s award-winning portfolio—which includes renowned brands such as Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu, and Yello—Oakwood Premier Melbourne offers an unparalleled blend of indulgence and style. This impressive new property combines state-of-the-art technology with the exceptional amenities and services of a luxury hotel, providing guests with a tranquil and comfortable haven that truly feels like home.

Set within a beautifully developed 40-storey tower, Oakwood Premier Melbourne showcase a collection of 392 hotel rooms and serviced apartments, a restaurant, bar and function spaces and will offer the utmost comfort and premium quality to guests.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and meticulous Sous Chef to join our team. You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the kitchen, supporting with various management tasks, and providing leadership and guidance to junior team members. Reporting to the Executive Chef, your key roles and responsibilities will include but will not be limited to;

- Leading and overseeing daily kitchen operations across Breakfast, Lunch, In room Dining, Dinner or Event preparation

- Supporting and developing junior kitchen staff by providing training, guidance, and feedback on culinary techniques and Oakwood’s kitchen standards

- Ensuring all dishes are consistently prepared to the highest quality standards, with attention to detail in terms of presentation, taste, and portion sizes

- Maintaining strict food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards





- Assisting with kitchen administration, including rostering, recruitment, stock control, ordering and food cost. In the absence of the Executive Chef, you will take responsibility for these functions

- Collaborating with the Executive Chef on menu development, seasonal offerings, and innovative culinary concepts

- Be adaptable and driven to produce high quality dishes with a diverse skills set with positive knowledge of various cuisines

About You To excel in the role, you should have;

- Minimum one year of previous experience as a Sous Chef or a similar leadership role, within a hotel setting is preferred

- Ability to lead motivate and manage a team of chefs while performing effectively under pressure

- Hold relevant tertiary qualifications, such as Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

- Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance requirements
- A proactive attitude, strong organisational skills and a passion for culinary excellence

- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including mornings and evening across weekdays, weekends and public holidays, as required by business needs

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate and collaborate with various departments

In return for your commitment, you would be rewarded with

- Ongoing career development, coaching and mentoring opportunities
- A supportive and balanced environment where you can showcase your creativity and culinary skills

- Associate benefits, including paid Wellbeing and Cultural and Family Occasion Leave

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your cover letter and CV below. Successful candidates must have eligible Australian working visa entitlements. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We are committed to equal opportunity employment and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

📌 Sous Chef - Hotel (Melbourne)
🏢 Oakwood Worldwide
📍 Melbourne