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Company DescriptionHospitality is a Work of Heart at Accor. Everything we do, we do to help our guests and our people feel welcome and feel valued to give them the best experience possible.Batman''s Hill on Collins is a 4-star Accor hotel in Melbourne, offering an ideal city stay for corporate, leisure and group travel guests. We are conveniently located in the heart of Melbourne''s CBD, right opposite Southern Cross Station with easy access to public transport. Along with 190 guest rooms, we offer our guests and visitors a restaurant, lounge bar, in-room dining, and a fully equipped conference centre with multiple function spaces.We are seeking an inspiring Head Chef who shines in team leadership, brings creativity and fresh ideas to the table, and is dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience. If you have a flair for creating memorable dining moments, we want to hear from you.This role offers a great development opportunity to grow your skills and confidence in a busy hotel right in the heart of Melbourne, and to be a part of the global Accor group.Job DescriptionAs the leader of our kitchen team, you will be responsible for all kitchen operations in the hotel and will be working closely with the Food & Beverage and Sales & Conferencing teams. You will have the opportunity to share ideas, introduce new processes and develop your management skills within a supportive leadership team. This role would suit an experienced Sous Chef, ideally with hotel experience, who is ready to move to the next level. We are offering a competitive salary in the range of $90,000 to $95,000 depending on your skills and experience.Key duties include:Running the kitchen on a day-to-day basis with hands-on cooking and food preparation intrinsic to the roleDeveloping and mentoring a small team of chefs at various stages of their careers, always acting as a role modelMenu planning and costing - we change our a la carte menus seasonally and your creativity will be important to the success of our menusLiaising with our Sales and Food & Beverage managers to maintain and enhance service and product standardsRostering staff and controlling labour costs; ordering and controlling stock and food costs; monitoring cleaning schedules and chemical control; and ensuring a high level of food safety complianceMaintaining a safe and inclusive workplace where our team feels valued every dayThis is a full-time role, you must have full, unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.QualificationsThis is a hands-on role with primarily a weekday roster, which offers great scope and autonomy for the right candidate and an opportunity to further develop your skills in leadership and reporting.What we are looking for:Relevant qualifications/certificates in Cookery, HACCP and local Food Safety legislationDemonstrated experience in leading a teamGood computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite; Purchase Plus and HumanForce would be an advantageGreat written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with team members at all levels of the organisationAbility to problem solve and prioritise tasksExperience in event catering preferredIf you love mentoring and developing your team and you are inspired to bring your own special flair to our dining spaces, we cant wait to hear from you!Additional InformationAt Accor, we are committed to ensuring our people feel welcome and valued by creating an inclusive and supportive environment. We offer a positive work culture, global Accor and partner discounts including accommodation and dining, career progression, learning & development opportunities and the environment to learn a wide range of skills as part of a global hospitality brand. Become a Heartist and work in an environment where we encourage you to bring your real self to work, unleash your creativity and have fun!Accor - Careers - Our Philosophy #J-18808-Ljbffr