Job Description

About TFE Hotels

At TFE Hotels, we're proud to be one of Australia's leading global hospitality groups. With 80+ hotels, 12+ brands and operations across 11+ countries, we combine local spirit with international opportunity. We're passionate about people and the experiences we create together, where individuality is celebrated and collaboration comes naturally. Here, you'll be supported to grow, learn and make a real impact with the tools, development and benefits to help you thrive.

The Property

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands features 291 guest rooms in the heart of Melbourne's Docklands precinct. Located near Marvel Stadium, Southern Cross Station and major corporate offices, the hotel offers meeting facilities and is surrounded by waterfront dining, cafés and entertainment venues.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and motivated culinary professional to join our Kitchen team as a Breakfast Chef at Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands.

You'll help create memorable dining experiences by preparing high-quality food with care, consistency and attention to detail. Working alongside an experienced kitchen team, you'll contribute to every service with professionalism, teamwork and pride in your craft.

Whether you're developing your culinary skills or bringing existing experience, you'll play an important role in creating exceptional experiences for every guest.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present menu items in accordance with recipes, brand standards and food safety requirements, appropriate to your role.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency during every service period.
• Ensure workstations, kitchen equipment and food preparation areas remain clean, organised and hygienic.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures at all times.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and Food & Beverage teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
• Monitor stock levels and minimise food waste through effective preparation and portion control.
• Assist with receiving, storing and rotating stock in accordance with food safety requirements.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative and high-performing kitchen environment.
• Prepare and deliver breakfast service efficiently while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Monitor breakfast buffet or à la carte service and replenish food items throughout service.
• Prepare ingredients and complete kitchen preparation for subsequent service periods where required.

Skills & Experience

• Passion for producing high-quality food and delivering exceptional dining experiences.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills within a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining quality and consistency.
• High attention to detail and commitment to food presentation standards.
• Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe work practices.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or hospitality environment preferred.
• Understanding of commercial food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
• Ability to follow recipes, procedures and instructions accurately.
• Willingness to learn, develop culinary skills and contribute positively to the kitchen team.
• Experience preparing high-quality breakfast service in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to manage multiple orders while maintaining speed, consistency and presentation standards.
• Knowledge of breakfast menu preparation and buffet operations is advantageous.

Qualifications, Certifications & Licenses

• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (where required).
• Current Food Handling or Food Safety certification.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles is advantageous.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience (preferred).

The Benefits

At TFE Hotels, we believe work should feel good for our guests and for our people. This is a place where you can be yourself, feel supported and build a career that grows as you do.

• Career Growth & Accredited Learning: We are the first employer in ANZ to offer accredited learning pathways, our Learn, Earn & Grow approach can support further education and university opportunities while you work.
• Hotel & Dining Discounts: Enjoy exclusive accommodation and dining discounts across our hotels and brands.
• Global Opportunities: With 80+ hotels, 12+ brands and operations across 11+ countries, access exciting career opportunities, travel experiences and opportunities across our global network.
• Everyday Savings: Unlock discounts on groceries, shopping, entertainment, travel and everyday essentials to help your money go further.
• Wellbeing Support: Access wellbeing resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services and support designed to help you thrive at work and beyond.
• Flexibility & Leave: Take the time you need to recharge, celebrate life's important moments and focus on what matters most, with Birthday Leave, Parental Leave, Purchased Leave and Life Leave, designed to support you at every stage of life.
• Strong Culture: Be heard in a flat, collaborative culture where individuality is celebrated, ideas are welcomed and people achieve more together.

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A place to belong, to grow and to go further, your way. Apply now and discover where a career with TFE Hotels could take you.

Life at TFE is brimming with possibility. We’re the only international hotel group headquartered in Sydney, and we’re looking for passionate people ready to dive in and move with us. Today, we have 70+ hotels, seven brands, in eight countries... and we’re not stopping there, with new hotels underway and more in the pipeline. Everyone at TFE is invited to take ownership and help shape our future. If you’re authentic, flexible and talented, you’ll find more than you expected, and we’ll support you every step of the way.