Sous Chef

Studio Paskin, the force behind some of London's most iconic restaurants, bars and hotels, has brought its award-winning hospitality to Sydney. Since opening in Paddington, Palomar Sydney has quickly established itself as one of the city's most exciting dining destinations, earning a Chef's Hat and attracting an exceptional team of hospitality professionals.

COME AS YOU ARE & ROCK OUR KITCHEN …

We're looking for a Sous Chef who is as passionate about leading people as they are about creating outstanding food. Working alongside a talented kitchen team, you'll play a key role in delivering the standards, energy and creativity that define the Palomar experience.

How does your working day look like …
Lead the day-to-day kitchen operations at Palomar Sydney, ensuring smooth and efficient service.

• Support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation across all services.
• Manage, train, coach and mentor kitchen team members, fostering a positive and high-performing culture.
• Oversee rostering, labour management, and team development to ensure operational efficiency.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation, and taste in line with Palomar's reputation and Chef Hat standards.
• Monitor stock levels, manage ordering, and control food costs to achieve budget targets and minimise waste.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef on menu development, seasonal changes, recipe creation, and costings.
• Drive innovation by keeping up to date with culinary trends, ingredients, and techniques.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Work closely with front-of-house leaders to deliver an outstanding guest experience and seamless service.

We are looking for you – with personality and that certain something …

• You have at least 1 year of experience in a Sous Chef role within a hotel operation or independent venue;
• You are passionate about food and have a creative approach to designing menus and presenting dishes;
• You have proven experience motivating a diverse kitchen team in a high-pressure environment;
• You have a strong focus on quality, cleanliness, and presentation;
• You possess thorough knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen hygiene practices;
• You have strong communication skills and can collaborate effectively with front-of-house staff and other departments;
• You are able to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced environment.

What’s in it for you …

• Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand;

• Get to know our 25hours hotels and stay for free for a maximum of 10 nights per year as an employee;

• Take advantage of being part of Ennismore and get generous discounts when visiting our bars and restaurants as well as booking hotel rooms all over the world;

• Access to Accor's ALL Heartists program, offering exclusive discounts, offers, and experiences at Accor hotels and partner locations;

• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding;

• A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.