Job Description

About DORSETT

Dorsett Melbourne is located in the West Side Place development precinct within Melbourne CBD. The hotel consists of 316 guestrooms and suites. It also features a wide range of dedicated amenities such as pool, jacuzzi pool, gymnasium, restaurant, Club Lounge, Lobby bar, meeting rooms and relaxation area.

Dorsett expansion continues, with Dorsett Gold Coast opening in 2021, followed by Melbourne in April 2023, with Brisbane and Perth to come. Joining 55 other Dorsett Hospitality International properties across 25 major cities.

Dorsett Hospitality International is one of Asia’s fastest-growing hotel groups. Since the group’s establishment in Hong Kong in January 2007, Dorsett has grown by leaps and bounds with hotels across China, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Continental Europe; more properties are planned in the development pipeline.

Why DORSETT

• Access to 50% off our hotels globally and 30% at our Australian Restaurants
• Great central location Melbourne CBD with public transport at our doorstep
• Professional development
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Award Pay Rates
• Excellent benefits including Birthday Leave, monthly celebrations and EAP access

Responsibilities

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our culinary team in a full-time position. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will assist with food preparation, cooking, and presentation across our hotel outlets while developing your culinary skills in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

• Assist with the preparation and cooking of food according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Ensure dishes are prepared to a high standard and delivered efficiently during service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen workstations.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety procedures.
• Assist with stock rotation, storage, and inventory management.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Learn and develop culinary skills under the guidance of senior chefs.

About you

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or currently working towards it).
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or hotel environment is highly regarded.
• Passion for food and hospitality.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Full Australian work rights with flexibility to work across weekdays, weekends, and public holidays.
• An innovative and creative mindset

Pay Rate

Level 4 - Hospitality Award

If you are someone with a passion for the hospitality industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Dorsett Melbourne. Join our team and be part of the success of our growing hotel business!

Diversity

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

We’d love to meet you

If you have the skills, experience and motivation to succeed in this role, please take the next step and submit your application