Join our Ladies & Gentlemen - Junior Sous Chef

Join a legacy of excellence at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, where we craft memorable experiences for our guests & create The Ritz-Carlton mystique.

Culinary presentations are a statement of craftsmanship. We are seeking for an experienced and passionate Junior Sous Chef to join our team. This position will help co-lead the kitchen team in delivering exceptional dishes.

Job Description

• Support the Sous Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth, efficient service across all outlets and banquets.
• Supervise, train, and guide a large and diverse kitchen team, fostering teamwork, consistency, and a culture of excellence.
• Ensure high standards of food preparation, production, plating, and presentation for hot and cold dishes.
• Uphold rigorous food safety, allergen management, hygiene, and cleanliness standards in line with hotel policies.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen section during all service periods.
• Collaborate closely with culinary, events, and cross-functional teams to deliver seamless guest experiences.
• Assist with inventory control, mise en place, and cost management while supporting high-volume production.
• Participate in department meetings and team briefings, clearly communicating goals and contributing to positive outcomes.
• Support the development and implementation of new menus, concepts, and promotional initiatives.
• Lead by example, consistently striving to exceed guest expectations through quality, precision, and professionalism.

Who we’re looking for:

• Holds Certificate III or IV in Hospitality, or equivalent Commercial Cookery Qualification
• Full-time availability across shifts, including weekends and public holidays
• Over 6 years of post-apprenticeship experience in hospitality, with relevant experience in similar roles
• Proven experience managing teams, highly regarded in leadership roles
• Prior experience working in luxury 5-star hotels or high-end venue operations
• Skilled in open fire cooking techniques with deep technical knowledge and creativity
• Strong food safety knowledge and commitment to compliance
• Excellent organizational skills, calm under pressure, and hands-on approach to service
• Self-motivated, driven, and energized to perform in fast-paced environments
• Enthusiastic about career advancement and continuous professional growth
• Solutions-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude
• Natural trainer and mentor, focused on developing team potential and performance

Our Benefits:

• Exclusive staff discounts on food and beverage and hotel rooms (including all properties within the Marriott International group) for you, your family and friends
• Be part of Life with the Works program where you can enjoy flexible working hours & locations, time off to pursue your passion through sabbatical leave, and paid leave during your birthday month
• Grow, develop, and progress with internationally recognised training programs, unlimited strategic development and exciting career opportunities within the Marriott International group
• Genuine care for associates’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to receive Employee Referral Incentives and get paid for working with your friend
• Work for the Largest Hotel Network in the World which values equality, diversity and inclusiveness

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is part of Marriott International's Luxury portfolio, which has committed to putting people first for 90+ years. Apply now!

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognize that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.

Marriott is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have disability, illness or injury, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone to discuss adjustments and our recruitment process, please email us at rc.melrz.hr@ritzcarlton.com. 

At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.