Junior Sous Chef

Job Description

The Junior Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, food preparation and service. Requirements generally include commercial kitchen experience, formal culinary training or equivalent practical experience, strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. The successful candidate is expected to supervise and motivate kitchen staff, maintain consistent food quality and presentation, control wastage, assist with ordering and stock rotation, and follow recipes and operational procedures. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is important. Teamwork, organisation, leadership potential and a genuine commitment to guest satisfaction are essential.

Company Info

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour is a large, full-service hotel located beside one of Sydney’s most popular waterfront precincts. It operates under the Novotel brand, part of Accor, a global hospitality group with hotels, resorts and lifestyle properties across numerous countries. The hotel serves leisure travellers, business guests, groups and conference visitors, with accommodation, restaurants, bars, event facilities, recreational amenities and views across Darling Harbour. Accor promotes professional development, international career opportunities, staff benefits and an inclusive workplace culture. In a Junior Sous Chef position, employees typically work within a busy hotel kitchen supporting multiple service periods and functions. The role offers exposure to high-volume hospitality operations, menu execution, team supervision and food-cost control while working alongside experienced culinary professionals.

Destination Guide

Australia offers strong opportunities for qualified hospitality workers, particularly chefs, cooks, restaurant supervisors and hotel professionals in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, regional tourism centres and resort areas. Australian workplaces are generally multicultural, practical and team-oriented, with direct communication and strong emphasis on workplace safety, punctuality and fair employment conditions. Sydney provides an active lifestyle, beaches, harbour attractions, dining, sport and extensive public transport, although rent and daily living costs are high. Work rights depend on the visa: skilled visas may suit experienced chefs, while working holiday and employer-sponsored options can apply to eligible candidates. Applicants should check current requirements with the Australian Department of Home Affairs, including skills assessments, English-language criteria, health checks and employer sponsorship rules. Before relocating, arrange accommodation, tax and banking documents, health cover, and verify the employment contract, salary, roster and superannuation arrangements.